About Australian Spirits

About Australian Spirits
There are numerous types of spirits produced in Australia, from fruit, honey and coffee liqueurs to vodka to single malt whiskeys. While the industry is not well known, it is growing in leaps and bounds and recently, there has been a lot of publicity for the single malts produced in the southern island of Tasmania.

Look for more spirits and liqueurs from Australia to hit the US market and receive much more media attention.

Top Picks for Australia

Lyre’s Classico Non Alcoholic Cocktail
96 points
A complex, tropical cocktail that drinks effortlessly.
Awards: 2022 Best Non-Alcoholic Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Lyre’s Italian Spritz Non-Alcoholic Spirit
95 points
A pitch perfect take on the classic Italian red aperitif; Aperol fans take note.
Awards: 2022 Best Non Alcoholic Spirit
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
94 points
$39
A delicious and bold coffee liqueur to use in cocktails, after dinner drinks, and baking; for the dark roast, espresso drinker.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Coffee Liqueur
Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel Finished Australian Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$90
An excellent Whisky that demonstrates world-class quality while maintaining Australian terroir.
Awards: 2022 Best Australian Whisky
Archie Rose Distillers Strength Gin
94 points
$74
A brooding and serene navy strength gin for contemplative cocktails.
Prohibition Liquor Co. Small Batch Gin
93 points
$50
Round and supple texture with classic dry gin flavors and lush honeyed and floral notes; craving a martini now.
Morris Rutherglen Signature Australian Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$60
A complex, decadently malty Whisky that will pleasantly accompany your coffee and biscuit afternoon break.
Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel Finished Australian Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$90
A complex, well-aged, fruity, and savory Whisky to sip and contemplate.
Lyre’s Italian Orange Non-Alcoholic Spirit
93 points
A spot-on interpretation of a classic Italian red bitter liqueur that is a pleasure to drink on its own or in spirit free cocktails.
Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz Non Alcoholic Cocktail
93 points
A fresh, complex non-alcoholic cocktail for grown ups.