“The most prestigious whisky competition in the world based in the United Kingdom has put the global spotlight on Tasmania”, said Kristy Lark-Booth, President of the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Association.
“Numerous Tasmanian distilleries were awarded Category Gold for their whiskies in the “Rest of the World” category which covers Australia. Tasmania took home 11 out of 21 Australian awards in this category” said Ms Lark-Booth
“This is the Olympics of awards in whisky, so to win a Category Award is huge for our little Tasmanian distillery, especially to back it up two years in a row!” said Tim Polmear, Co-Founder of Waubs Harbour Whisky and one of the Category Gold winners.
Congratulations to all the Gold Category winners that call Tasmania home:
- Hellyers Road – Single Cask Single Malt – 21 Years & Over
- Hellyers Road – Single Malt – 21 Years & Over
- Hellyers Road – Small Batch Single Malt – 13 to 20 Years
- Hobart Whisky – Small Batch Single Malt – No Age Statement
- LARK – Blended Malt – No Age Statement
- Sullivans Cove – Single Cask Single Malt – 13 – 20 Years
- Transportation and Killara Distillery – Blended Limited Release – No Age Statement
- Transportation Whiskey – Pot Still – No Age Statement
- Transportation Whiskey – Pot Still – 12 Years & Under
- Waubs Harbour Whisky – Small Batch Single Malt – 12 Years & Under
- Launceston Distillery – Blended Malt – 12 Years & Under
Seven other distilleries were awarded Gold, a recognition only reserved for whiskies of exceptional quality.
At the same time, the Icons of Whisky awards for the “Rest of the World” category recognised the craftsmanship and passion of Tasmanian distillers and industry professionals, with Sullivans Cove and Furneaux Distillery both winners.
Awarded Distillery Manager of the Year, Tom Ambroz from Furneaux Distillery said “This is such wonderful recognition for our staff. Running a distillery on Flinders Island is no mean feat. Every normal operational task has an added level of complexity based on our remote location and minimal resources. One day, our team is learning how to change a starter motor on a 1975 diesel harvester engine so we can harvest our grain; the next day, we are shaking cocktails or toasting barrels!”
“Tasmania’s many awards, year after year, highlight our success of carving out a unique identity and natural leadership position in the new world whisky market,” said Ms Lark-Booth.
The Rest of the World Category Winners of the World Whiskies Awards will compete against other winners from France, Scotland, the USA, and Ireland later this year for a chance to become the World’s Best in their category.
“The Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Association congratulates all distilleries on their continued success. Tasmanian distillers’ attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship are evident in every bottle, pushing the boundaries of what new-world whisky can be,” concluded Ms Lark-Booth.
FULL LIST OF TASMANIAN WINNERS : WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2025
GOLD CATEGORY WINNERS: Best in the Rest of the World
- Hellyers Road – Single Cask Single Malt – 21 Years & Over
- Hellyers Road – Single Malt – 21 Years & Over
- Hellyers Road – Small Batch Single Malt – 13 to 20 Years
- Hobart Whisky – Small Batch Single Malt – No Age Statement
- LARK – Blended Malt – No Age Statement
- Sullivans Cove – Single Cask Single Malt – 13 – 20 Years
- Transportation and Killara Distillery – Blended Limited Release – No Age Statement
- Transportation Whiskey – Pot Still – No Age Statement
- Transportation Whiskey – Pot Still – 12 Years & Under
- Waubs Harbour Whisky – Small Batch Single Malt – 12 Years & Under
- Launceston Distillery – Blended Malt – 12 Years & Under
GOLD WINNERS: Rest of the World Category
- Battery Point Distillery – Single Malt – 12 Years & Under
- Callington Mill – Single Malt – No Age Statement
- Callington Mill – Single Malt – 12 Years & Under
- Hellyers Road – Small Batch Single Malt – No Age Statement
- LARK – Single Cask Single Malt – No Age Statement
- Old Kempton Distillery – Small Batch Single Malt – No Age Statement
- Spring Bay Distillery – Single Cask Single Malt – No Age Statement
ICONS OF WHISKY AWARDS: Rest of the World Category
Furneaux Distillery
- WINNER – Distillery Manager of the year – Tom Ambroz
- WINNER – Production Team of the year
Sullivans Cove Distillery
- WINNER – Campaign Innovator
- WINNER – Visitor Attraction Team
- WINNER – Sales Team
- WINNER – Marketing Team
- HIGHLY COMMENDED – Ally Bhana – Brand Ambassador World Whisky
- HIGHLY COMMENDED – Heather Tillott – Distillery Manager
- HIGHLY COMMENDED – Heather Tillott – Master Distiller/Master Blender
- HIGHLY COMMENDED – Ash Pryor – Visitor Attraction Manager
