EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 43 MIN
SO5-Ep.110 Tas Whisky Week & Tas Whisky & Spirit Awards
from Banter Over Whisky · host Banter Over Whisky
What does it take to recognise and celebrate the very bestspirits being produced in Australia?This week we're joined by the man behind Whisky Is My Jam,Mark Teagues, who takes us behind the scenes of the TasmanianWhisky and Spirits Awards and discusses the growing influence of Tasmaniaon the Australian whisky landscape.From the rigorous judging process and the importance ofindependent awards to the continued growth of Tasmanian Whisky Week,Mark shares why celebrating excellence and bringing whisky lovers together ishelping drive the industry forward.🔥 In this episode:• The story behind the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Awards• How Australia's best whiskies and spirits are judged• What judges look for in award-winning drams• The growth and impact of Tasmanian Whisky Week• Why whisky festivals are vital for distillers and consumers alike• Tasmania's place on the world whisky stage• Plenty of whisky banter and industry insights💬 Highlights from theconversation:"Awards are about recognising excellence and helpingconsumers discover quality.""Tasmanian Whisky Week has become a celebration of theentire whisky community.""The quality coming out of Australian distilleriescontinues to reach new heights."Whether you're planning a whisky trip to Tasmania, followingthe latest award winners, or simply enjoy a great whisky conversation, thisepisode is packed with insights from one of the industry's most passionateadvocates.
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What does it take to recognise and celebrate the very bestspirits being produced in Australia?This week we're joined by the man behind Whisky Is My Jam,Mark Teagues, who takes us behind the scenes of the TasmanianWhisky and Spirits Awards and discusses the growing influence of Tasmaniaon the Australian whisky landscape.From the rigorous judging process and the importance ofindependent awards to the continued growth of Tasmanian Whisky Week,Mark shares why celebrating excellence and bringing whisky lovers together ishelping drive the industry forward.🔥 In this episode:• The story behind the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Awards• How Australia's best whiskies and spirits are judged• What judges look for in award-winning drams• The growth and impact of Tasmanian Whisky Week• Why whisky festivals are vital for distillers and consumers alike• Tasmania's place on the world whisky stage• Plenty of whisky banter and industry insights💬 Highlights from theconversation:"Awards are about recognising excellence and helpingconsumers discover quality.""Tasmanian Whisky Week has become a celebration of theentire whisky community.""The quality coming out of Australian distilleriescontinues to reach new heights."Whether you're planning a whisky trip to Tasmania, followingthe latest award winners, or simply enjoy a great whisky conversation, thisepisode is packed with insights from one of the industry's most passionateadvocates.
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