The second regional presentation of the Icons of Whisky showcased the best of the best in terms of people, places and products in Australian distilling.
In a live stream on Facebook,
Whisky Magazine editor Christopher Coates announced the winners which included Lark Distillery, named as Distiller of the Year.
You can join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #WhiskyMagAwards. For more information about the Icons of Whisky awards go to
www.iconsofwhisky.com.
Icons of Whiskies Australia 2021 Winners and Highly CommendedDistillerWinnerLark Distillery
Highly CommendedArchie Rose Distilling Co
Craft ProducerWinnerFurneaux Distillery Co
Highly CommendedRiverbourne Distillery
Sustainable DistilleryWinnerLord Byron Distillery
Highly CommendedJoadja Distillery
Brand InnovatorWinnerArchie Rose Distilling Co
Highly CommendedFurneaux Distillery Co
Visitor AttractionWinnerStarward
Highly CommendedThe Aisling Distillery
Distillery ManagerWinnerJane Overeem, Overeem Distillery
Highly CommendedMichelle Burns, The Aisling Distillery
Master Distiller / Master BlenderWinnerPatrick Maguire, Sullivan's Cove
Highly CommendedTimothy Duckett, Heartwood
American Whiskey Brand AmbassadorWinnerThalita Alves, Brown-Forman Australia
Highly CommendedSimon Hopkins, Angel's Envy
Scotch Whisky Brand AmbassadorWinnerJames Macrae, Ailsa Bay
Highly CommendedMatt Bailey, SMWS
Irish Whiskey Brand AmbassadorWinnerAndy Ratcliff, Bushmills
Highly CommendedMartin Lynch, Teeling Whiskey
Single Outlet RetailerWinnerWorld of Whisky
Highly CommendedCasa de Vinos
Multiple Outlet RetailerWinnerDan Murphy's
Highly CommendedPlonk
Online RetailerWinnerCasa de Vinos
Highly CommendedThe Old Barrelhouse
Whisky BuyerWinnerBrad Wright, singlemalt.com.au
Highly CommendedSven Almenning, The Speakeasy Group
Bar ManagerWinnerGarrett Kinder, Helvetica
Highly CommendedJulian White, Whisky + Alement
BartenderWinnerDaniel Gregory, Evolve Spirits Bar
Highly CommendedBill Ng, Tokyo Bird
Whisky BarWinnerElysian Whisky Bar
Highly CommendedHelvetica
Whisky Hotel BarWinnerGrain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Highly CommendedThe Whisky Room, The Clock Hotel Sydney
Whisky Bar GroupWinnerThe Speakeasy Group
Highly CommendedSwillhouse
Advertising AgencyWinnerBuffet Digital
PR AgencyWinnerAgent99 PR
Design AgencyWinnerZendoke Design
CommunicatorWinnerDavid Ligoff, Alchemist Events
Highly CommendedAndrew Derbidge, Whisky & Wisdom