Major Awards
The 2026 Australian International Spirits Awards offers 6 major trophies, as well as 22 category trophies, including Champion Distiller. These trophies acknowledge outstanding achievement in distilling excellence and are awarded each year to the distiller with the highest average score, calculated from the distiller’s top three scoring exhibits.
Trophies
Champion Australian Distiller
Champion International Distiller
Champion Australian Nomad Distiller
Champion Victorian Distiller
Champion Australian Gin
Champion Victorian Gin
Best Australian Single Malt Whisky
Best International Single Malt Whisky
Best Grain Whisky
Best Blended Malt Whisky
Best London Dry Gin
Best New World / Contemporary Gin
Best Navy Gin
Best Fruit or Wine Gin
Best Other Gin
Best Unflavoured Vodka
Best Flavoured Vodka
Best Brandy
Raymond ‘Spike’ Dessert III Trophy for Best Rum
Best Cane Spirit
Best Tequila or Agave Spirit
Best Liqueur
Best Alternative Spirit
Best Bitter or Vermouth
Best Ready-To-Serve Cocktail
Best Ready-To-Serve Pre-Mix or Spritz
Best Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Best Design
For the full list of classes, see the entry booklet.