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Starward whisky wins an award in Australia

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In a remarkable feat, Starward has clinched the title of ‘Most Awarded International Distillery’ at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), marking a historic moment as the only Australian distillery ever to receive this honour twice. Celebrated as the ‘Olympics’ of the spirits world, the SFWSC is a prestigious event that draws over 5,500 entries from renowned brands across whisky, gin, tequila, and more, each evaluated by a discerning panel of expert judges through blind tastings. Emerging victorious against such formidable competition underscores the exceptional quality and global appeal of Starward’s offerings. “It’s absolutely surreal… There’s no other way to say it,” shares Dave Vitale, Starward’s founder. “Sixteen years ago, I set out to craft a whisky that reflected Melbourne in every sip, and now it’s Melbourne that has allowed our whisky to shine bright on the global stage. We have an abundance of Australian red wine barrels on our doorstep, unpredictable weather (which is maturation’s best friend), and some of the purest water in the world; all the makings for award-winning whisky. For this, I’m so grateful and this is our tribute to the city that is reflected in every drop of Starward.” Starward’s triumph is solidified by an impressive haul of accolades: 8 platinum medals, 13 double gold medals, and 13 gold medals awarded in May 2024. These honors testify to the distillery’s mastery in creating Melbourne-made whiskies that captivate connoisseurs worldwide. Chief Executive Officer Simon Marton echoed this sentiment, noting, “To be recognized as the world’s best not once, but… Read More

Starward Whisky unveil their next limited release whisky

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Off the back of a successful 2021 that saw Starward Whisky receive a Double Gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for their limited release and included in the Top 10 Whiskies Overall at the International Whisky Competition, Starward ‘UnExpeated’, they’re back with their 2022 offering, ad ‘new world’ twist on a traditional, old-world whisky style: Starward Peated Finish. This hotly anticipated release is an 18-month red wine barrel aged, single malt whisky, finished in peated whisky barrels straight off the rugged coast of Islay, Scotland. For those lucky enough to score a bottle, they can sip and enjoy Starward’s quintessential tropical notes melded with the smoky and earthy flavours from Islay’s coastal peat. These peaty characteristics combined with their delicious single malt create a whisky unlike any other in Australia. Unmistakably delicious on its own, mixed in a cocktail or paired with some fresh oysters, a smoky beef brisket or an oozy chocolate lava cake. Commenting on this latest release is Starward’s Founder, David Vitale; “When we sourced these barrels from the coasts of Islay, we knew we had something special on our hands. Peated Finish, for us, represents the old and new world coming together. We wanted to honour the charred and smoky notes from these peated barrels, while also putting our Starward flare on things with our red wine barrel aged whisky, which is fruitier and more tropical in flavour. Finishing our single malt whisky in the peated barrels for 18 months allowed the spirit to develop a richer… Read More