The Australian Distilled Spirits Awards were held in Melbourne at the Apartment in Little Bourke Street with champion trophies awarded to the best in each category.
The winners are as follows:
Champion Australian Whisky Trophy: Limeburners Peated Single Malt
Champion Rum Trophy: Spike’s Reserve Dark Rum, Hoochery Distillery
Champion Gin Trophy: The Sabre, West Winds Gin
Champion Alternative Spirits: Zeus Oyzo, Edgemill Group
Champion Brandy: Black Bottle XO Brandy, Vok Beverages
Champion Liqueur Trophy: Pecan & Hazelnut Liqueur, Castle Glen Australia
Champion Trophy for Best Australian Distiller: Lark Distillery