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Margaret River-based Giniversity has won Best Navy Gin in Australia and awarded double gold for its navy strength gin at the American Distillers Institute Awards 2023.

The former Carilley Estate site in the Swan Valley is being transformed into a second home for local spirit brands Limeburners and Giniversity.

Western Australian distiller Cameron Syme has been inducted into the Australian Whisky Awards Hall of Fame for his trailblazing contributions to the industry.

Republic of Fremantle is betting a commitment to its location and the finer points of distilling will set it apart in a crowded market.

Great Southern Distilling Company has been awarded the title of Best International Craft Whisky in the World by the American Distilling Institute for the second time, this year for its Limeburners Heavy Peat.

Our weekly appointment wrap includes Rick Newnham, Brendan Acott, Tyron Hayes, Danny Murphy, Cameron Syme, Kristy Ryan, Paul Martin, Kenn Donohoe, Helen Sarcich, Nick Houldsworth, Matthew Read, Gary Thomas, Lucy Mengler, Rachel Horton, Richard Lilly, Lauren Haygarth, Donna Marsh, Peta Rapson, Stephanie Driscoll, Maree Ferguson, Susan Oldmeadow-Hall, Danny Olsen, Mark Giuffre, Timothy John, Melissa Reid, Jackson Wheeler, Daniel Butler, Tamara Arapovic, Garry Zacher, and Tamica D'Uva.

SPECIAL REPORT: Three WA distilleries are launching new products, new venues and raising capital as they seek to grow the industry.

Internationally renowned whisky reviewer Jim Murray has labelled Limeburners' Darkest Winter whisky the best drop in the Southern Hemisphere.

A series of local and global accolades has helped craft export opportunities for Great Southern Distilling Company.

Boutique distillery Great Southern Distilling Company has been crowned this year's Telstra Western Australian Business of the Year.

Those who fancy a tipple of the finest vodka or whisky will be pleased to learn that two of the world's best are made right here in Western Australia.

Tourists have been given more incentive to hang up the car keys and stay in town when visiting Margaret River.

A recent move by the federal government to include distillers in a tax rebate scheme for breweries is a step in the right direction, but not a total fix.

Two Western Australian distilleries are making their mark on the world stage, with Hippocampus Metropolitan Distillery and Limeburners both winning international awards this week.