West Winds Gin from Margaret River South of Perth in Western Australia are set to release their first ever barrel aged gin this Winter 2016. The first barrel aged expression to be released is the Maidenii Voyage. The name plays on the concept of “maiden voyage” and has been created in tandem with Australian Vermouth […]
Australian Craft Spirits
Melbourne Moonshine – Hand Made Quality
Melbourne Moonshine is from the deep South…South Melbourne that is! Melbourne Moonshine is a corn based shine made to a recipe that honours the prohibition period in the United States. Corn has been sourced directly from Victorian farmers and the shine is distilled and bottled in South Melbourne. The Melbourne shine is a slightly sweet […]
Australian Craft Distillers granted access to excise refund scheme
Australian craft distillers look set to benefit from this year’s budget, with the government extending the excise refund scheme to domestic producers of whisky, rum, vodka, gin, liqueur and low-strength fermented beverages such as non-traditional cider. “The government is committed to supporting small businesses in the industry, and ensuring the right conditions see businesses grow […]
2016 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards – Results Announced
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 […]