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The winners of the 2016 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA), conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), were announced last night at The Craft & Co, Collingwood, with eight Champion Trophies presented. Western Australia’s Limeburners Distillery has been announced as Champion Australian Distiller, taking home a total of three trophies including Champion Whisky for the second year running and Champion Small Batch Spirit. A total of 80 medals were awarded this year including 14 gold, 23 silver and 43 bronze. Congratulations to the 2016 ADSA Champions CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN DISTILLER CHAMPION SMALL BATCH SPIRIT Limeburners Single Malt Whisky Heavy Peat M226 Limeburners Distillery, WA CHAMPION WHISKY Limeburners Single Malt Whisky Heavy Peat M226 Limeburners Distillery, WA CHAMPION GIN Kangaroo Island Spirits kis Old Tom Kangaroo Island Spirits, SA CHAMPION VODKA Pure No. 1 Old Young’s, WA CHAMPION BRANDY St Agnes XO St Agnes Distillery, SA CHAMPION RUM CHAMPION LIQUEUR Golden Knight Schnapps Liqueur Castle Glen Australia, QLD Champion Alternative Spirit was not awarded this year, with judges reporting that although the calibre was high, there was no exhibit that met the criteria for gold medal status. For the full results visit spirits.rasv.com.au and to purchase some of these award winning spirits visit www.mybottleshop.coma.au. |
