10 Feb 2025
Sullivans Cove, Australia’s most internationally acclaimed whisky distillery, has once again made history at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky 2025, securing multiple prestigious wins in the Rest of the World judging round. This recognition further cements the distillery’s reputation as a leader in the global whisky industry.
Among the standout victories is the 18-Year-Old American Oak Second Fill Single Cask Nº TD0033, which was awarded Category Winner Gold in the Single Cask Single Malt 13 to 20 Years category. This exceptional whisky now advances to compete against the finest single malts from Scotland, Ireland, the USA, and France for the coveted title of "World’s Best Whisky" in its category, to be announced in London this March.
Sullivans Cove’s Second-Fill whiskies are renowned for their depth and complexity, aged in casks previously used for maturing earlier batches of the distillery’s celebrated single malt. This unique process creates a whisky that showcases the richness of American oak while preserving the pure essence of Sullivans Cove’s craftsmanship.
Beyond the whisky itself, the distillery’s excellence was recognised across various categories at the Icons of Whisky – Rest of the World 2025 Awards. The Visitor Attraction Team was named Visitor Attraction Team of the Year, celebrating the opening of Sullivans Cove’s newly upgraded visitor experience in late 2024. Designed to offer a world-class whisky-tasting experience, the multi-million-dollar refurbishment provides guests with a luxurious setting overlooking the working distillery.
The Marketing Team took home both Marketing Team of the Year and Campaign Innovator of the Year for their groundbreaking 30th-anniversary celebrations. Their campaigns included a spectacular distillery launch event, a brand identity evolution, and the release of two extraordinary whiskies: Double Cask Batch Nº DC30th and 24-Year-Old American Oak Second Fill Single Cask Nº HH0004, Australia’s oldest whisky.
The Sales Team was recognised as Sales Team of the Year for the second year running, demonstrating exceptional expertise in global relationship management, exclusivity, and direct-to-consumer engagement. With Sullivans Cove’s whiskies being available only via online ballot, waitlist, or at a select number of venues, the brand continues to build an elite and devoted following.
Several key individuals at the distillery also received high commendations. Distillery Manager Heather Tillott was highly commended for both Distillery Manager of the Year and Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year. Ash Pryor received high commendation for Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year, while Ally Bhana was recognised as a leading figure in the industry with a high commendation for Brand Ambassador of the Year (World Whisky).
Sullivans Cove continues to raise the bar for Australian whisky on the world stage, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. Let’s raise a glass to the Sullivans Cove team for their remarkable achievements—here’s to even greater success in the global finals!
