2026 Winners

Melbourne International Spirits Competition Announces 2026 Winners

Thank you to all the brands who came out for our 14th successful year!

The 14th Annual Melbourne International Spirits Competition

The Melbourne International Spirits Competition was excited with the quality and number of submissions we received in our 14th year. Over 200 submissions from around the world were judged by our trade buyer judges remotely. We look forward to the 15th Annual MISC being held in 2027!

American Whiskey of the Year
Uncle Nearest

Argentina Distillery of the Year
Brooks Brothers Whisky Distillery

Australia Limoncello of the Year
Wolfsbane

Australia Rum Producer of the Year
Pluto Spirits

Australia Spiced Rum of the Year
Dark Tide Spiced Rum

Australia Sugar Cane Vodka of the Year
42 Gold Standard

Australia Wheated Vodka of the Year
Wolfsbane 

Australian Whiskey of the Year
Hunters End Australian Whiskey

Japan Vodka of the Year
Hoshi Japanese Vodka

Single Malt Scotch of the Year
Levenside 

Highlands Whiskey of the Year
Loch Lomond

Tasmanian Gin of the Year
Pure Orgin Tasmanian Gin

Tequila of the Year 
Olujo Anejo

UK Gin of the Year
Mayfair