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A spirited kind of love: Bec and Chris on travel, trials and distilling

Bec Kay, 45, is the chief distiller at Koakoa, making limoncello, gin and vodka on the Kāpiti Coast. The former nurse co-owns the business with husband Chris Barber, 43. The couple live in Raumati and have a 12-year-old daughter, Ruby.

Kapiti spirits producer ramps up sustainable initiatives

Kiwi liqueur and spirits producer, Koakoa, has announced it is doubling down on its spirit crates system as it ramps up its commitment to be one of the most sustainable distilleries in New Zealand.

Reuse is King at Kāpiti Craft Distillery The Bond Store

Glass Packaging Forum: March 2020 When it comes to sustainability the waste hierarchy is the simplest and often best...

Midlife gin crisis pays off for duo

Wairarapa Times Age: January 2020 A husband and wife team with a Wairarapa base went head to head against each other...
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