David Vitale, Starward Founder (R), and Paul McLeay, Australian Distillers Association CEO, pose for a photo during a media op at Starward Distillery, Melbourne, Australia on 6th August 2024. Source: Martin Keep
Melbourne’s own Starward whisky distillery is celebrating a constellation of awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, saying local producers are ready to challenge nations like Japan in the global export market.
Starward was the most-awarded distiller at the international competition, two years after first claiming the title in 2022.
It notched eight platinum awards for its whiskies in the May event, earning high praise from expert judges in blind-tasting trials.
Expressions like Starward’s Nova and Tawny #2 whiskies are now in the company of legendary Scotch whiskies like Lagavulin 16, Highland Park 21, and Ardbeg 25, which also earned platinum awards.
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