Winner Grainshaker Vodka - best in world - 2023

The rise and rise of Australian spirits on the global stage is showing no signs of slowing with the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) naming Four Pillars and Grainshaker International Gin and International Vodka Producer of the year respectively.

For Grainshaker the award comes just three years after the Melbourne distillery was launched and catapults the brand onto the world stage. CEO at the maker of Grainshaker Vodka, Top Shelf International, Trent Fraser said the award is an acknowledgment of the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

Grainshaker beat 200 producers including global giants Whiteclaw and Anora PLC to take home the top prize and speaking on behalf of the judges, David T. Smith described the vodka as “a stylish and versatile spirit. Light in body and gently warming, the palate shows great purity. Fresh citrus notes provide lift and balance amid the creamy mouthfeel. Very smooth offering showing good character on the finish”.

Well done TSI