It’s official. The results are in and we got to see it all from front row from the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) in Melbourne.

There were many worthy contenders, some of which won Gold, Silver and Bronze, but the competition awarded a select few ‘Champions’ in the Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Brandy, Rum and Liqueur categories which recognise outstanding achievement in distilling excellence.

The ADSA 2019 Champions

Champion Australian Distiller

Hellyers Road Distillery

Champion Gin

Ounce Gin – Bold, Imperial Measures Distilling, South Australia

Champion Whisky

Fountain of Youth, GR Andrews & Sons Fleurieu Distillery

Champion Vodka

Citrus Vodka, Alchemy Distiller Pty Ltd

Champion Brandy

Apple Brandy, Adelaide Hills Distillery, South Australia

Champion Rum

Ord River Rum – Single Barrel Selection, Hoochery Distillery, Western Australia

Champion Liqueur

Marionette Dry Cassis, Caps & Bells, Victoria

Congratulations to all the Champions and for those placing Gold, Silver and Bronze during the event.

Check out all the winners, including those placing in the London Dry, New World/Contemporary, Old Tom, Barrel Aged and Sloe Gin classes, at the ASDA results page.

The Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) were held on April 6, 2019.