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, visit Icons of Whiskies 2021 - Australia Winners.
Icons of Whiskies Australia 2021 Winners and Highly Commended
Distiller
Winner
Lark Distillery
Highly Commended
Archie Rose Distilling Co
Craft Producer
Winner
Furneaux Distillery Co
Highly Commended
Riverbourne Distillery
Sustainable Distillery
Winner
Lord Byron Distillery
Highly Commended
Joadja Distillery
Brand Innovator
Winner
Archie Rose Distilling Co
Highly Commended
Furneaux Distillery Co
Visitor Attraction
Winner
Starward
Highly Commended
The Aisling Distillery
Distillery Manager
Winner
Jane Overeem, Overeem Distillery
Highly Commended
Michelle Burns, The Aisling Distillery
Master Distiller / Master Blender
Winner
Patrick Maguire, Sullivan's Cove
Highly Commended
Timothy Duckett, Heartwood
American Whiskey Brand Ambassador
Winner
Thalita Alves, Brown-Forman Australia
Highly Commended
Simon Hopkins, Angel's Envy
Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador
Winner
James Macrae, Ailsa Bay
Highly Commended
Matt Bailey, SMWS
Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador
Winner
Andy Ratcliff, Bushmills
Highly Commended
Martin Lynch, Teeling Whiskey
Single Outlet Retailer
Winner
World of Whisky
Highly Commended
Casa de Vinos
Multiple Outlet Retailer
Winner
Dan Murphy's
Highly Commended
Plonk
Online Retailer
Winner
Casa de Vinos
Highly Commended
The Old Barrelhouse
Whisky Buyer
Winner
Brad Wright, singlemalt.com.au
Highly Commended
Sven Almenning, The Speakeasy Group
Bar Manager
Winner
Garrett Kinder, Helvetica
Highly Commended
Julian White, Whisky + Alement
Bartender
Winner
Daniel Gregory, Evolve Spirits Bar
Highly Commended
Bill Ng, Tokyo Bird
Whisky Bar
Winner
Elysian Whisky Bar
Highly Commended
Helvetica
Whisky Hotel Bar
Winner
Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Highly Commended
The Whisky Room, The Clock Hotel Sydney
Whisky Bar Group
Winner
The Speakeasy Group
Highly Commended
Swillhouse
Advertising Agency
Winner
Buffet Digital
PR Agency
Winner
Agent99 PR
Design Agency
Winner
Zendoke Design
Communicator
Winner
David Ligoff, Alchemist Events
Highly Commended
Andrew Derbidge, Whisky & Wisdom