2024/25 WINNERS
2024/25 WINNERS
3 STARS
AN exceptional spirit for connoisseurS
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Isle of Raasay Single Malt
Country: Scotland
Spirit Type: WhiskyMade using a unique six cask recipe. Peated and unpeated spirits are matured separately in first-fill French Bordeaux, first fill ex American Rye and Virgin Chinkapin oak, before being vatted together.
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Launceston Distillery Single Malt Tawny Cask Matured
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: WhiskyMatured in French Oak casks previously used to age tawny fortified wine. The nose is sweet and pleasant with dark chocolate, berries, raisins and toffee; smooth rich mouthfeel, coupled with robust tawny influenced flavours of Christmas pudding, dried fruit, cinnamon and clove.
2 STARS
An outstanding spirit for aficionados
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Avallen Calvados
Country: France Spirit Type: Calvados
Crafted from traditionally grown apples. Young, fresh, vibrant and fruity with apple cider flavour and delicate cinnamon spice. Great for long drinks and cocktails.
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Bass & Flinders Monsoon Gin
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: GinBringing flavours of South East Asia together, this is a gin with unique presence. Juniper berries, lemongrass, ginger and ginseng collide, creating a dry gin with a twist.
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Dunedin Dry Gin
Country: New Zealand
Spirit Type: GinHandcrafted from surplus bread. Classic gin botanicals are steeped in spirits before final distillation. Juniper-forward with a citrus finish, and just enough warmth and spice.
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Freimeisterkolletiv - Orange, Bitters, Wein 969
Country: Germany
Spirit Type: BittersA fusion of oranges, bitter flavours and red wine, creating a truly European drink. Best enjoyed over ice with a splash of soda and a twist of orange peel.
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Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin
Country: India
Spirit Type: GinA Himalayan dry gin made with a unique composition of eight Indian botanicals, including Himalayan juniper, raw mango, gondhoraj, fresh turmeric, ginger, cardamom, almonds, and coriander seeds.
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Juno Extra Fine Gin
Country: New Zealand
Spirit Type: GinThis London dry gin has juniper at its heart, with coriander bringing warmth and a hint of lemon. Other key botanicals include orris root, kaffir lime leaves, green cardamom, angelica root, manuka and cassia bark.
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Le Rhum Par Neisson
Country: France
Spirit Type: RumLe Rhum Par Neisson is the fruit of a long maturation over four months of work, during which the rums are stirred and aired daily. Particularly pampered, this production benefits from a slow and careful reduction.
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Lochlea Distillery Our Barley
Country: Scotland
Spirit Type: WhiskyProduced using a combination of first-fill Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and STR casks. Vibrant summer notes of marmalade, freshly cut grass and pear syrup, with flavours of macadamia nuts, cream soda and rye bread.
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Luxe Brew Moonshadow Chocolate Liqueur
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: LiqueurA luscious and indulgent chocolate liqueur that brings together the rich, decadent flavours of chocolate, Australian dairy cream and sweet tropical rum.
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Macaloney An Loy
Country: Canada
Spirit Type: WhiskyA ‘Whiskymaker’s Signature Selection’. Selected single malts from a combination of 60% first use Bourbon casks, 15% Portuguese STR red-wine barriques and 15% Oloroso / 10% PX Spanish Sherry casks.
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Macaloney Cath-Nah-Ave Single Malt
Country: Canada
Spirit Type: WhiskyThis sherried classic single malt has a huge body with a creamy mouthfeel. Plums, raisins, and spices, are complemented by structured tannins and oakwood notes.
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Maya Pistola Agavepura Joven
Country: India
Spirit Type: AgavepuraA 100% agave craft spirit blended from aged and unaged pure 100% agave. Distilled from the Wild Agave Americana growing naturally in the Indian Deccan Plateau.
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Maya Pistola Agavepura Reposado
Country: India
Spirit Type: AgavepuraA 100% agave craft spirit aged for 4-5 months in ex-bourbon and new American oak barrels. Distilled from the Wild Agave Americana growing naturally in the Indian Deccan Plateau.
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Roots Dry Gin
Country: New Zealand
Spirit Type: GinA ‘London Dry’ style gin. Made from six seasonally sourced botanicals. Juniper-forward palate, followed by fresh grapefruit and hop zest, balanced against an aromatic kawakawa and gorse nose.
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Seekers Mekong Coffee Liqueur
Country: Cambodia
Spirit Type: LiqueurProduced with premium Arabica and Robusta beans. Expect apricot and toffee notes to plum and black pepper hints, wild berry fruitiness with deep dark chocolate, toasted nuts and tangy wild Jackfruit.
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Stranger & Sons Gin
Country: India
Spirit Type: GinCrafted with nine Indian botanicals that are distilled with the single-shot method. Demineralised water is added to cut to bottling strength, and left to rest for five weeks.
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Tanglin Black Powder Gin
Country: Singapore
Spirit Type: GinThis gin has distinct umami with a depth of flavour, and a slight sweetness and warmth. Peppery herbal notes for a long and lingering finish that is gentle and smooth.
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Taylor & Smith Dry Gin
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: GinThe fresh spirit of Tasmania's ancient Huon Pine, iridescent abalone shell and pristine waters. A nod to a London dry, featuring the four key botanicals of sage, abalone shell, Huon Pine needles and red grapefruit.
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Taylor & Smith Gin
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: Gin17 Tasmanian botanicals are added, including sweet-scented kunzea, hand-harvested kombu, Tasmanian pepper berries, leatherwood honey, juniper, coriander, orris, angelica, and blood orange.
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Varchas Reserve 102 Straight Bourbon
Country: USA
Spirit Type: BourbonProduced with local fresh grains and column distilled with cuts made to develop more flavour during the aging process. Showcases the finest of Varchas' single barrels based on nose, flavour, and mouthfeel.
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Vesta Coffee Vodka
Country: New Zealand
Spirit Type: VodkaFreshly roasted coffee and hints of chocolate on the nose. The palate is clean and dry with freshly roasted coffee, chocolate and berry notes, and a rich creaminess that lingers with chocolate notes.
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Westward American Single Malt Cask Strength
Country: USA
Spirit Type: WhiskeyWestward single malt reimagined and offered at cask strength. Accentuates the rich, locally malted barley, the flavourful beer created in-house, and the newly charred American Oak barrels matured to perfection.
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Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask
Country: USA
Spirit Type: WhiskeyIt begins with an original Westward Whiskey, and is then aged for one year in Stout casks, resulting in a rich, complex character that is both fruity and robust.
1 STAR
A superior spirit for enthusiasts
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Arak Bumbung Original
Country: Indonesia
Spirit Type: ArakCoconut palm is fermented for four to five days, followed by a twofold and double distillation to produce the final Arak.
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Bass & Flinders Ochre Fine Brandy
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: BrandyOchre is an aged spirit that is double distilled in an Alembic still on the Mornington Peninsula from Chardonnay grapes. The spirit is matured for a minimum of five years in ex-cognac barrels.
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Bass & Flinders Orient Gin
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: GinInspired by spices and flavours of the East. Mandarin, Sichuan pepper, goji, jujubes and black sesame seeds blend seamlessly with Australia's native strawberry gum, wattleseed and kaffir lime.
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East Indies Archipelago Dry Gin
Country: Indonesia
Spirit Type: GinThe finest Indonesian botanicals balanced with the highest quality Macedonian juniper to make a single shot small batch gin. Mace and nutmeg are added for a powerful spicy gin that is designed for negronis.
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Freimeisterkolletiv - Haselnuss, Wacholder 051
Country: Germany
Spirit Type: LiqueurThis spirit blends the richness of roasted hazelnuts with the invigorating essence of juniper berries, creating a fusion of flavours that elevates the palate.
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Hunter Island Tasmanian Poitin
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: PoitinUsing only Tasmanian ingredients: green barley, malted barley, oats, and pristine water. It is triple-distilled through copper pot stills, giving it a smooth and creamy mouth-feel.
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Isle of Raasay Gin
Country: Scotland
Spirit Type: GinBased on a London dry recipe, but handcrafted with 10 botanicals such as sweet orange peel and rhubarb root, resulting in a citrus forward gin.
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Issan Rum
Country: Thailand
Spirit Type: RumMade from hand-peeled, monovarietal red sugarcane that are pressed on the same day. After fermentation, it is distilled with a small copper pot still. Such singularities give the rum a unique flavour and sweetness.
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Jason Kong Gin
Country: Cambodia
Spirit Type: GinInfused with sustainably sourced organic butterfly pea flowers, and distilled with 11 regional botanicals including indigenous rose-apples and cassia bark from Cambodia’s northern plains.
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Juno Monica's Gin
Country: New Zealand
Spirit Type: GinThis London dry gin has juniper at its heart, with coriander bringing warmth and a hint of lemon. Other key botanicals include orris root, lemongrass, lemon verbena, green cardamom, angelica root and cassia bark.
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Luxe Brew Sakura Cherry Blossom Liqueur
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: LiqueurExtraction of dried sakura blossoms and freeze-dried fruits make this a subtle yet decadent liqueur, reminiscent of the floral and fruity burst of new spring growth.
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Maya Pistola Agavepura Anejo
Country: India
Spirit Type: AgavepuraA 100% agave craft spirit aged for 14 months in new American oak barrels. Distilled from the Wild Agave Americana growing naturally in the Indian Deccan Plateau.
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Mother of Pearl Vodka
Country: Australia
Spirit Type: VodkaMade with pinot gris grapes late off the vine for a full-bodied flavour. Filtered through coconut husk and charcoal, which creates a smooth creaminess with less heat on the palate.
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Sampan Cellar Series Cognac 2019
Country: Vietnam
Spirit Type: RumA very well balanced aged rhum with vanilla notes, a vivid freshness and roundness long lingering on white pepper fragrances. Sweet tropical woody nose with hints of honey and vanilla.
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Sintesi
Country: Italy
Spirit Type: GinBoasts a blend of carefully sourced ingredients, including juniper berries, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, mint, grains of paradise, and many more.
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Strange Nature Gin
Country: New Zealand
Spirit Type: GinThis pure spirit of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is distilled with the only botanical that defines gin - juniper - giving it an unexpected taste profile.
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Tanglin Triple Tangerine Mandarin Orange Liqueur
Country: Singapore
Spirit Type: LiqueurPaying homage to the Singapore Sling, this liqueur is distilled with mandarin orange, calamansi, and kaffir lime leaf, resulting in a great addition to any bar.
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Westward Pinot Cask
Country: USA
Spirit Type: WhiskyBegins with the original Westward, which is matured for up to an additional two years in French Oak wine casks from a handful of award-winning producers in the region.