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NEWS HIGH SPIRITS TO SAY THAT QUEENSLAND DISTILLERIES HAVE ABSOLUTELY ACED AT SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SPIRITS COMPETITIONS THIS YEAR WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. <strong>QHA</strong> REVIEW | 12 Hailing from the rich rainforests and beaches of the Sunshine Coast, both Sunshine & Sons and Beachtree Distilling Co. have received glowing achievements up against the biggest and best names in the global spirits industry at the 2024 World Vodka and World Gin Awards. After previously winning gold as Australia’s best in the Botanical Vodka category, Sunshine & Sons Original Vodka was awarded the title of World’s Best on 20 February this year. Founder of the distillery, Matt Hobson, said industry acknowledgement is always a fantastic boost for any business, and they are no exception. “Our team pours their heart and soul into producing quality spirits for people to enjoy with their loved ones. “Sunshine & Sons is about sunshine, quality time with family and friends and escaping to the laid-back lifestyle of Australia’s beautiful subtropical Sunshine Coast. “Now, with the backing of this accolade, we’re on a mission to take a slice of what we’re about to the Europeans and Brits,” he said. Sunshine & Sons Original Vodka is one of less than five percent of vodkas globally that are produced from grapes, which gives it a soft, spongy and velvety texture that is unmistakably premium in comparison to traditional grain, sugar cane and potato vodkas. Made with a filtration system unique to its natural location on the Sunshine Coast, the distillery uses millennia-old volcanic rock to give the vodka a minerality that is often described as ‘floral pepperiness’. Chair of judges for the World Vodka Awards, Veronika Karlova, said all of this year’s winners impressed the judges with their quality and taste. “Year-on-year we see an increase in World Vodka Awards entries for varietal, botanical and flavoured categories, which confirms that the future of vodka is leaning towards styles with a lot of character and flavour. “Today’s approach to vodka production has taken a new turn. Forget the traditional perception of vodka as tasteless and boring. It’s anything but plain and flavourless. “Producers really pay attention to ingredients and focus on how to retain the character of raw material in vodka,” she said. Celebrating the achievements of outstanding people and places in the global gin industry, the Icons of Gin and World Gin Awards also shone a light on one of the smaller, more boutique brands of the Queensland spirits industry, with Beachtree Distilling Co. being more motivated than ever after it was named the World’s Best Craft Producer. Head distiller and co-founder of Beachtree, Steve Grace, said the win was humbling. “This recognition on such a prestigious platform is a dream come true and a testament to the collective dedication, creativity and unwavering commitment our team shares. “We pour our hearts into every bottle, meticulously crafting gins using the finest Australian botanicals, and this recognition fuels our drive to push boundaries and share our love for gin with the world,” he said.
NEWS Revealed on 22 February, this success makes Beachtree Australia’s most awarded organic distillery, as it comes after a host of accolades were presented to the Caloundra-based brand earlier this year. In addition to receiving Double Gold for their Native Skippy Gin and Gold for their Organic Koala Gin at the New York World Spirits Awards, the distillery’s Organic Tiger Quoll Vodka was also named Australia’s Best Varietal Vodka at the World Vodka Awards. Co-founder of Beachtree, Kirra Daley, said as Australia’s only First Nations-certified distillery, the brand blends tradition and innovation to craft spirits that capture the essence of Australia in every bottle. “Fueled by a passion to share the unique flavours of Australia’s native botanicals, like the citrusy notes of lemon myrtle and the earthy tones of wattle seed, we embarked on a journey to create Beachtree spirits. “Every sip is an exploration of the Australian landscape, offering a taste of our land’s rich heritage and embodying our commitment to sustainability and partnership with local farmers and growers. “The colourful and creative gin bottles also showcase the distillery’s Indigenous heritage and sustainable values. Sustainability is at the heart of our business. “We source our ingredients ethically, minimise our waste and actively plant native trees through our ‘One Bottle, One Tree’ program. When you choose Beachtree, you’re making a conscious choice for the planet,” she said. Alongside Sunshine & Sons and Beachtree, Victoria’s Four Pillars Distillery won Production Team of the Year, Sustainability Officer of the Year (Michelle Hall), Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year (Scott Gauld) and World’s Best Old Tom Gin. Not only that, but the brand’s co-founder and head distiller, Cameron Mackenzie, was also the second Australian ever to be inducted into the Gin Hall of Fame. Sydney’s Archie Rose Distilling Co. also took out World’s Best Visitor Attraction, while South Australia’s Barossa Distilling Co. scored World’s Best Flavoured Gin. Australia’s penchant for quality, creative and botanicallyimbued spirits is not only making an impact on the global stage, but also allowing boutique, independent distillers to stand side-by-side with the industry titans of gin and vodka, most of which originate from Japan, Wales and the United States. Director of the awards, Anita Ujszaszi, said the competitiveness in the gin category continues to grow every year. “We are delighted, as always, to have recognised the world’s best,” she said.
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