The winners of the Luxury Masters 2024 have been announced, a global competition to determine the best top-shelf drops according to the international spirits publication, The Spirits Business. Australia made an excellent showing, with companies including 23rd Street Distillery, Archie Rose Distilling, Morris of Rutherglen, and Beenleigh taking home gold medals.
With over 160 entries from 43 distilleries across the globe, the Luxury Masters 2024 was a competitive showcase of the world’s finest premium spirits. Australian companies received nine gold medals, showcasing the best of the nation’s premium whisky, gin, and rum.
Archie Rose Distilling took out four of these, for its Single Malt Whisky, Heritage Red Gum Cask Single Malt Whisky, Rye Malt Whisky, and Bone Dry Gin. Morris of Rutherglen also took home a gold medal for its Single Malt Muscat Barrel whisky, alongside Beenleigh Artisan Distillery’s XO Rare Rum.
23rd Street Distillery received two gold medals – for its 23rd Street Australian Whisky and Single Malt Whisky. This is a significant moment for the distillery, considering its whisky range was only launched in April.
23rd Street director of hospitality, sales, and marketing, Chris Illman, said the team was thrilled to be recognised by an international platform, so early into the brand’s whisky journey, and aims to challenge the dominance of imported whiskies in the Australian market.
“Securing two gold medals is not only a major milestone for our team but also a testament to the dedication, passion and craftsmanship that has gone into creating our Australian whisky range,” said Illman.
“With 95 per cent of whisky sold in Australia being imported, we set out to disrupt the category by creating a whisky that Australians could take real pride in.
“From the outset, our goal was to challenge the dominance of imported spirits and prove that we could craft something truly exceptional. These awards not only validate that vision but also showcase that Australia is becoming a key player in the global whisky conversation,” he said.
