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Starward earns constellation of awards in global spirits competitionMelbourne-born distillery Starward was the most-decorated international whisky-maker at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

In pictures: First look at Coopers new $70m home - The ShoutAustralian brewery Coopers unveiled its new world-class facility yesterday, including a microbrewery and whisky distillery.

Non-Alcoholic Spirits | Gin, Aperitif, Whiskey & More | Sans DrinksWe offer an extensive range of non-alcoholic spirits in Australia including non-alcoholic gin, aperitif, whiskey, vodka, tequila & rum. Plus, with same-day delivery to Sydney.

These Australian whiskies won big at the 2024 World Whisky Masters - Drinks TradeArchie Rose's Founder and Lark's Master Blender reflect on their recent performance in London

Barley to Dram an intimate evening at Sunny Hill Distillery - Art...Spend the evening sipping Sunny Hill Distillery's latest release whisky with owners Sam and Olivia. Hear about the whisky making process, walk through the production

Reach for the stars: Starward launches colourful packaging range to put ‘modern’ Australian whiskey on the mapAustralian spirits distillery Starward has launched a range of whiskies with brightly-coloured packaging to distinguish its ‘modern’ products from traditional scotch and carve out a place for itself in the liquor market.

Whisky Bar of the Year! More Bar Awards Finalists announced! | australianbartender.com.auIt's time for another Bar Awards finalist announcement. Today we have the country's top 12 Whisky slingers as voted by you. So grab a dram and raise a glass!

Oldest Aussie Single Cask ReleasedSullivans Cove has released Australia's oldest single cask to market

Hellyers Road raises over $4m in equity crowdfund - The ShoutOver 1,300 investors contributed to the raise in less than two months, which funding platform OnMarket says is a record number of investors.

Morris of Rutherglen unveils new Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery - National Liquor NewsMorris of Rutherglen has completed an extensive renovation of its Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery in the heart of Victoria’s wine country.

More than Scotch: World Whisky Day celebrates the ever-diversifying whisky landscape - Drinks TradeA look at the changing landscape of whisky production and consumption both domestically and further abroad

Medals galore for Yarramalong whisky distillery - Central Coast NewsLeading Australian whisky distillery, Amber Lane, has added two prestigious medals to its trophy haul, with major wins at the recent San Francisco World

Australia blitzes the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionThe 2024 San Francisco World Spirits competition has seen Australia score a swag of medals, including Starward Whisky taking home 13 medals.

Hellyers Road is opening to public investment for the first time - Drinks TradeThe distillery hopes to raise $4.8 million through the one-off crowdfunded equity raise

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LARK crowned Australia's Best Single Malt Whisky & Best Blended Malt Whisky at World Whiskies Awards - The ShoutLARK takes out top two titles at 2024 World Whisky Awards: crowned Australia’s Best Single Malt Whisky , and Australia’s Best Blended Malt Whisky with Symphony No.1 for the third consecutive year.

Whisky label pays homage to red gum casks - PKN Packaging NewsSquad Studio's design for Archie Rose Distilling Co's limited-release product, the Heritage Red Gum Single Malt Whisky, pays homage to the native red gum timber casks used to produce it.

Tasmanian whisky distiller Waubs Harbour wins World Whiskies Award 10 months after launchA Tasmanian whisky distillery has won the best Small Batch gong at the industry's leading global awards, less than a year after launch.

LARK x The Baxter Inn Collaboration Whisky - Drinks TradeThe minds behind Australia's No. 1 luxury single malt whisky & Syd's leading whisky bar collaborate

LARK Distilling Co. Unveils Exclusive Lunar New Year ReleaseThe Australian whisky makers present their inaugural Lunar New Year release, LARK Dragon Release Single Malt Whisky, to herald the auspicious Year of the Dragon in 2024.

This is Australia's Oldest Distillery Whisky - Robb Report Australia and New ZealandSullivans Cove celebrates 25 years with landmark whisky.

Archie Rose’s Fundamental Spirits Range: 100% Australian Made - Australian HotelierArchie Rose’s Fundamental Spirits range has continued to redefine tradition […]

Founder and creator of Goodradigbee Distillery, John O’Connor stumbled upon a unique method of aging new make spirit in Australian hardwood cubesFounder Goodradigbee Distillery, John O’Connor stumbled upon a unique method of aging new make spirit in Australian hardwood cubes

Meet the man behind the award-winning Australian whisky you’ve probably never heard ofDavid Vitale founded Starward in 2007 to create uniquely Australian whiskies aged in red wine barrels. It won Most Awarded Distillery of the Year in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, beating even established Scottish and American brands.

NED launches Grand Reward Australian whisky - The ShoutThe new whisky from the NED team has been finished in Tawny barrels that were sourced from historic Kelly Country.

The Best Australian Whisky Welcome, whisky lovers! Sit yourself down, grab your favourite whisky glass, and get ready for a whirlwind tour of the Australian whisky scene. We're setting off to explore some seriously tasty drams that have been making a splash worldwide.

Tasmania's Hellyers Road Unveils Oldest Ever Australian Single Cask Single Malt Whisky

Starward Whisky invites drinkers 'To New Horizons' in new global platform via TABOOStarward Whisky is taking a bold step onto the global stage with its new campaign ‘To New Horizons’, developed with creative agency, TABOO. The campaign invites drinkers to break away from convention and embark on a journey into new frontiers of whisky enjoyment. Since it was founded in Melbou

Australian Whisky - The Whisky ClubWelcome to Australia’s biggest community of whisky lovers, serving up the biggest and best range of Australian single malt whiskies. All exclusively handcrafted for you by our nation’s best whiskymakers.

At $11,700 a bottle, Tasmanian whisky claims new Australian record - Robb Report Australia and New ZealandIt's already been named the world’s best single cask single malt whisky at the World Whiskies Awards in March 2018.

Starward Pedro Ximénez CaskCreated exclusively for the Club, we’ve worked long and hard with the pioneer of PX in the Aussie whisky world bring our Members this delicious, jammy fruit-bomb of a whisky. It was worth the work.

Starward launches Lagavulin-finished whisky - The ShoutStarward has continued its innovative ethos, launching a single malt finished for 18 months in ex-Lagavulin barrels.

New state of the art Whiskey Distillery in Tasmania - ABC listenRural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

NED Australian Whisky releases Sounds of Bathurst 2023 - The ShoutThis is the third release of the sound aged whisky and will coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Bathurst 1000 in October.

Ampersand Projects launches ‘Whisky &’ range - The ShoutAmpersand enters dark spirit RTD category with a new range of Whisky & Dry Lime and Whisky & Soda Lime.

Tasmania legally produced whisky before Scotland, so why did it stop for 150 years?Tasmania is slowly becoming a hub for whisky lovers, but it's not the first time the island state has seen a distilling boom.

Spirits & Cocktails Australia appoints new Media Manager - The ShoutDrinks industry journalist, copywriter and PR advisor James Atkinson has joined Spirits & Cocktails Australia.

Morris Whisky releases reborn batch of award-winning Tokay Barrel - The ShoutThe prestigious whisky has landed itself a place in the core range of Morris Australian Single Malt Whiskies.

NED Australian Whisky, in partnership with Queensland Rugby League and Moore, has produced a unique spirit for this year’s Origin series, ageing a specially selected premium barrel for more than 1000 hours to Moore’s 1995 “Queenslander” chant in a purpose-build container at the NED Whisky barrel house.NED Australian Whisky, in partnership with QRL and Moore, has produced a spirit aged to Moore’s 1995 Queenslander chant.

Whisky business: The 120-year-old law sparking a war over the name ‘single malt’A law that only allows alcohol to be called whisky if it has been matured for two years has led to a fight between Australian distillers, after new technology now allows a bottle to be ready in only two weeks.

Archie Rose hitting key trends this World Whisky Day - The ShoutAustralian consumers are increasingly looking for high-quality local products and Archie Rose is six times Australia’s Best Whisky.

Morris Whisky strikes gold againMorris Whisky has once again proven its mastery in the art of whisky-making by bagging two gold medals at the prestigious 2023 London Spirits Competition,

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The inaugural Adelaide Whisky Show is returning this May for another jam-packed event • Glam AdelaideThe inaugural Adelaide Whisky Show is returning this May bringing the best whisky from Australia and around the world right here to Adelaide.

Perth distillery wins best whiskey award with rare red corn from WA - ABC PerthJimmy McKeown grew up on a farm in Narrogin, became a surveyor and worked in the mining industry.

How a Murray Mallee farmer helped craft Australia's highest-awarded rye whiskeyA grain grower from South Australia's Murray Mallee region says he cannot keep up with domestic demand for his rye as distillers who use it to make whiskey win international accolades.

Where to be-gin looking for Australia's greatest spiritsMelbourne's heavenly Gospel rye is like a prayer.

South Australia spirits soar at influential Chinese marketSA spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be centre stage at China’s biggest and most influential food and drinks event.

Morris Whisky launches in the UK - Drinks International - The global choice for drinks buyersMorris Whisky has launched in the UK market this Spring with its Signature and Muscat...

Lark unveils its Signature Collection - The ShoutThe Lark Signature Collection comprises four whiskies, carefully selected to showcase new world whisky.

An Australian Rye Whiskey Has Been Anointed World Number TwoBeaten only by a 12-year-old whiskey, the young gold medal-winning entry from Melbourne distillery The Gospel was described by judged as “decadent and complex”. And Sydney distillery Archie Rose was just one point off the pace.

Australians impress at international whiskey awards - The ShoutWhisky Magazine presented the World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky awards last Thursday.

New Comprehensive Guide to Australian Whisky Auctions Unveiled for Collectors and EnthusiastsADELAIDE Australia April 2 2023 A new authoritative guide to Australian whisky auctions has been published providing collectors investors and whisky enthusiasts with valuable insights into the world of Australian whisky The in depth article titled All About Australian Whisky ...

Lyn Lark and Stu Gregor inducted into the Australian Distillers Hall of Fame - The ShoutAustralian Distillers has welcomed the fifth and sixth members to its Hall of Fame at its conference this week.

Australian whisky eyes export growth - The Spirits BusinessThere is a real buzz about Australian whisky and producers are excited about the potential of export markets.

Cumulus designs whisky distillery on site of former flour millCumulus’s Hobart studio has designed Tasmania’s newest whisky distillery on the site of a 19th-century flour mill.

The coming of age of Australian whisky - Whisky MagazineOver the past two decades, Australia’s distillers have taken inspiration and adapted techniques from around the world to craft a whisky style all their own – now, they are going for growth

Australian whisky’s finest celebrated at awards night - The ShoutThe Australian Whisky Awards took place in Sydney last night celebrating our finest whiskies and producers.

Archie Rose launches Tailored Whisky - The ShoutArchie Rose Tailored Whisky will enable venues to create a fully customised bottle of Single Malt Whisky.

Archie Rose targets on-prem first pour with Fundamentals range - Australian HotelierArchie Rose broke new ground last year, producing a new collection of accessible products designed for on-premise venues.

Australia’s Starward Whisky to highlight travel retail-exclusives at TFWA Asia Pacific : The Moodie Davitt ReportThe Australian whisky maker is set to highlight its core range of single malts, each presented in a channel-specific one-litre bottle.

Coastal Stones Whisky beats huge contenders on a global stage - The ShoutManly Spirits Co. has kicked off 2023 on a high […]

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Starward's experiments with Australian Chardonnay casks for the first time - Drinks TradeStarward has taken a walk on the whiter side experimenting with its first ever whisky matured in white wine casks. To date, Starward’s red wine barrel influence has led the direction of the whisky producer but the Small Batch Chardonnay Cask changes all of that. The single malt whisky that has been aged in French … Continued

Why this $2,250 Aussie whisky is set to sell out in minutes200 bottles from one of Australia's most famous whisky manufacturers are set to hit the market. Here's how you can secure yours.

Starward's Multiple Award-Winning Whiskeys Are A Must-Sample For AficionadosThese days, distilleries like Starward are out to prove that Australian whiskeys are world-class and deserve more recognition.

Australians Are Becoming More 'Adventurous' With Whisky, Says Scotland's Master BlenderDr Rachel Barrie, the 'First Lady of Scotch', sat down with DMARGE to give her unrivalled insights into how the world of whisky is changing.

Australian Whisky Show returns for 2023 – Drinks Adventures PodcastThe Australian Whisky Show 2023 offers the chance to taste over 100 different whiskies from more than 30 different whisky bottlers and distillers.

You've Never Heard of Last Year's Most-Awarded Whiskey. We Tried ItAustralia's Starward Whisky was the most-awarded distillery at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022, so we tried it to find out why.

Hunter Island Pot Still Whisky unveiled – a Tasmanian take on Ireland’s signature style | Oz Whisky ReviewDamian and Madeleine Mackey launch Hunter Island Tasmanian Pot Still Whisky, their take on Ireland's renowned Irish single pot still style.

Tarac unlocks blended whisky opportunity for Australia – Drinks Adventures PodcastTarac is the largest distiller of grape spirit in Australia, supplying high quality neutral alcohol and brandy spirit for use in fortified wines since 1930. And, as the craft spirits industry has taken off over the last decade, Tarac has increasingly been supplying distillers with the base alcohol to create products including gin and vodka. […]

Tarac unveils contract new make whisky – Drinks Adventures PodcastLongtime supplier of grape spirit, Tarac, is now contract producing new make single malt spirit for the Australian whisky industry.

Why rye? What retailers need to know about the growing Australian spirit - National Liquor NewsAn Australian style of rye whisky is coming to the fore, offering opportunity to liquor retail.

The 2nd Australian Whisky Show triples in size. Returns to celebrate the strides being made in the Australian whisky sectorThe 2nd Australian Whisky Show triples in size. Returns to celebrate the strides being made in the Australian whisky sector

Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication 2023 shortlist

How Starward Conquered The Whisky BusinessThe Australian whisky has seen a significant boost in US sales.

How Lark & Garage Project made Fresh IPA Cask – Drinks Adventures PodcastCollaboration between different drinks producers is vast these days, and in this episode you’re going to hear about one of the more interesting projects. Lark Distillery has just released Fresh IPA Cask, a single malt Tasmanian whisky finished in casks that have previously held Fresh IPA brewed by New Zealand’s Garage Project. How do you […]

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Boutique-y Whisky announces Return to Oz – Drinks Adventures PodcastThat Boutique-y Whisky Company will release its second limited edition collection of spirits from leading Australian distillers.

Australian whisky shines on the world stage - The ShoutThe World Whiskies Awards has revealed its medal winners for 2023, with a number of Australian whiskies scoring well.

Australians standout at World Whiskies Awards - Drinks TradeEmma Cookson, Sullivans Cove & Whisky & Alement all recognised with top awards

The rise of South Australian whisky - SALIFEWhisky on the river It’s tranquil within the Steam Exchange Brewery on a chilly mid-week morning. Looking out through the windows of the heritage-listed railway shed, you can see a fog lifting from the river’s mirrored surface. The silence belies the activity here: a porridge-like whisky wash is bubbling away fermenting, a distillation is just … Continued

The 30 Best International Whiskeys Of 2022, RankedWe’re calling out our favorite whiskeys from around the world. Here are all the 30 bottles that rose to the top in 2022.

Brandy icon St Agnes unveils debut whiskies – Drinks Adventures PodcastEarlier this year I had whisky expert Luke McCarthy on the show, to talk about Oz Whisky Review‘s Top Ten Whiskies of the year. Also in that episode, we discussed some exciting news at St Agnes Distillery. We’d both heard that the celebrated producer of fine Australian brandy had some single malt whiskies in the […]

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Jim McEwan & Eddie Brook of Cape Byron Whisky – Drinks Adventures PodcastCape Byron Single Malt Whisky is undoubtedly one of the highest profile Australian whisky launches of 2022. This is in no small part due to the involvement of an absolute legend of Scotch whisky, Jim McEwan, previously of the Bowmore, Bruichladdich and Ardnahoe distilleries on Islay. Coming up, you’re going to hear how Jim connected […]

From Islay to Kangaroo Island: Mighty Craft distiller George Campbell – Drinks Adventures PodcastMighty Craft is an ASX-listed craft drinks company with investments in several distilling brands that have featured previously on this podcast: Hidden Lake Whisky, 78 Degrees and Seven Seasons Spirits. In this episode, we meet Mighty Craft’s head of distilling operations, George Campbell, who joined the business in mid-2021, bringing with him a strong pedigree […]

'Craft Whiskey' Is The Next Alcohol Trend To Take Over AustraliaCraft whiskey is a growing movement in the United States of America. And the early signs are that it will make a splash in Australia as well.

Corowa Distilling Co. Was Founded On a Dollar and a DreamCorowa Distilling Co. has frown rapidly, and the response has been greater than they could have ever imagined. Here's their story.

NED Green Sash Australian Whisky Is Made For True Blue Whisky FansBirthed as an ode to its namesake hero, Ned Kelly, the NED Green Sash Whisky lands on back bars and bottle shop shelves in Australia.

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Starward's Latest Australian Whisky Heralds From Six Barrel TypesAustralian whisky producer Starward recently announced its more recent U.S. market launch, a special commemorative called Vitalis that is its most premium expression to date.

New CEO for Lark Distilling Co - Drinks TradeSatya Sharma to take Lark to the world

Studio 99 Bar celebrates relaunch with whisky tastings & art show • Glam AdelaideMake your art gallery experience less intimidating at this Art & Whisky Bar, Studio 99. Following its recent relaunch, its now hosting a tasting night.

Never Never Distilling Co's First and Only Whisky is Limited to Just 555 BottlesNever Never Distilling Co's first whisky packs flavour from a six-cask blend produced by two different South Australian whisky distilleries.

Starward expands GTR presence - The Spirits BusinessAustralian whisky producer Starward has partnered with DFS Group to boost its presence in US travel retail.

Starward marks 15 years with Vitalis - The Spirits BusinessAustralian distillery Starward is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a commemorative single malt whisky: Vitalis.

Whiskey Advent Calendars to Celebrate the Holiday SeasonWe've got selections for every whiskey fan to make the season merry.

Smoky & distinctly Australian - Archie Rose's second special project whisky - Drinks TradeAs the eleventh release in the Trials & Exceptions series and the second in a two-part exploration that pays tribute to Australia’s majestic eucalypt trees, Archie Rose’s limited release Stringybark Smoked Single Malt Whisky represents a milestone in both its history and quest to source all seven malts from within NSW. Following the release of the Red Gum … Continued

John McDougall ex-Balvenie, Laphroaig, Springbank & more: S14E9 – Drinks Adventures PodcastA podcast interview with Morris Whisky advisor John McDougall, formerly of Scotch whisky companies Laphroaig, Balvenie and Springbank.

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Morris Australian Single Malt Whisky Makes Entry Into U.S. MarketMorris Australian Single Malt Whisky, being imported to the U.S. by Hotaling & Co., is described as "a unique style of whisky that captures the provenance, climate and terroir of Australia."

Starward's US strategy takes flight. Partnership with DFS Group secures US Travel Retail presence.Starward's US strategy takes flight. Partnership with DFS Group secures Travel Retail presence across the continent

Australian Whisky Award winners revealed - The ShoutThe best Australian whisky distillers, people, brands and bars have been recognised at the Australian Whisky Awards, held in Sydney on Sunday.

Cameron Syme inducted into the Australian Whisky Hall of Fame - The ShoutGreat Southern Distilling Company founder, Cameron Syme, received the honour at the Australia Whisky Awards, held on January 20.

The best Australian whiskies, with Luke McCarthy: S5E6 – Drinks Adventures PodcastWhisky writer Luke McCarthy joins us on the Drinks Adventures podcast, to discuss Oz Whisky Review's best Australian whisky of 2021.

Editor's Selects: The Australian Whiskies That Should Be On Your Drinks Shelf Right Now

NED Whisky ‘taking it to the competition’ – Drinks Adventures PodcastNED Australian Whisky is made at Top Shelf's distillery in Campbellfield, Victoria and its sales are reportedly increasing in Coles Liquor stores.

New Hidden Lake Tasmanian whisky launches - The ShoutThere are six expressions in the first release of Hidden lake, with just six casks of the rare, ultra-premium single malt.

Chris Malcolm, founder Hidden Lake Whisky: S13E12 – Drinks Adventures PodcastFormer Australian Whisky Holdings CEO Chris Malcolm discusses Hidden Lake Whisky, his new Tasmanian whisky joint venture with Mighty Craft.

Cape Byron launches whisky with Master Distiller Jim McEwan. Trade invited to exclusive events to sample the exciting new single malts.Cape Byron launches whiskey with Master Distiller Jim McEwan. Trade invited to exclusive events to sample the exciting new single malts.

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