Cape Byron Whisky has received the prestigious gold medal for our Australian single malt ‘The Original’, at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirit Competition.
The competition is renowned in the industry for its integrity and impartiality, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) has become one of the most respected and influential spirits competitions in the world. In 2022, the competition cemented its position as the largest spirits competition in the world with nearly 5,000 entries.
Cape Byron Distillery’s Single Malt ‘The Original’ Whisky was launched in August 2022 and this signature expression is matured exclusively in 200L, American oak ex-bourbon casks within our subtropical rainforest in the Byron Bay hinterland, NSW.
Eddie Brook, Co-founder and distiller, “We are ecstatic to receive the news that our Cape Byron Original Whisky has won Gold. We set out to produce a world-class Single Malt whisky that captures the essence of our Rainforest & coastal location of Byron Bay. The San Francisco World Spirit competition is the equivalent of the Olympics for distilled spirits. To be awarded a gold medal is a huge accolade and speaks volumes to the quality of our Whisky… we’ll be raising a few glasses in the distillery tonight!”
‘The Original’ Whisky is bottled at 47%ABV, non-chilled filtered and no added colour. The palate offers soft vanilla, creme brulee, and biscotti characters, layered over distinct notes of pear, coconut and buttery macadamia.
