Australian whisky is the ultimate underdog story. In 1992, Bill Lark convinced the Tasmanian government to repeal a 154-year-old ban on distilling. What followed was a revolution. Tasmania's cool climate, pure water, and passionate distillers created a scene that now wins international awards. On the mainland, Melbourne's dramatic temperature swings accelerate maturation, while Sydney's Archie Rose has become Australia's most awarded distillery.
The Distilleries
Worth Knowing
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Sullivan's Cove
Est. 1994
Premium
"World's Best Single Cask Single Malt"
Sullivan's Cove put Australian whisky on the world map. In 2014, their French Oak Single Cask was named the World's Best Single Cask Single Malt — the first time a non-Scottish or Japanese whisky had won the title.
Starward
Est. 2007
Mid-Range
"Melbourne's Climate in Every Bottle"
Starward is the most innovative distillery in Australia. By maturing their whisky exclusively in Australian red wine barrels, they've created a style that's uniquely Australian — vibrant, fruit-forward, and completely unlike anything from Scotland.
Lark Distillery
Est. 1992
Mid-Range
"The Father of Australian Whisky"
Bill Lark is the godfather of Australian whisky. In 1992, he convinced the Tasmanian government to repeal a 154-year-old ban on distilling. Without him, there would be no Australian whisky industry.
Archie Rose
Est. 2014
Mid-Range
"Australia's Most Awarded Distillery"
Archie Rose has become Australia's most awarded distillery in just a decade of operation. Their innovative approach to grain selection, fermentation, and cask maturation has produced whiskies that punch well above their age.
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