Melbourne-based Starward Whisky has been named the Most Awarded Distillery of the Year at the world’s largest international spirit competition; the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
Starward is the first Australian distillery to take out top honours in the competition’s 22 year history, beating close to 5000 of some of the world’s most renowned spirits including whisky, gin, and tequila from Scotland, Japan, the US and UK.
The Most Awarded Distillery of the Year title followed Starward’s 12 Double Gold and 3 Gold medals at the SFWSC in April; the largest haul of perfectly scored gold medals by any distillery across the entire 2022 competition.
Starward founder David Vitale said the title was a dream come true.
“Fifteen years ago we had an idea to bring an approachable and delicious Melbourne whisky to life and to receive this recognition confirms what we’ve always known, that Australia is home to some of the finest whisky and spirits in the world,” Vitale said.
Starward’s award winning whisky is available for purchase at its website, at the Starward distillery in Port Melbourne and national drinks retailers including Dan Murphys, Vintage Cellars, BWS and Liquorland.
