A Sunshine Coast distillery has been awarded two of the highest honours at the World Drinks Awards.
Caloundra-based Beachtree Distilling Co was recognised as Craft Producer of the Year and Sustainable Distillery of the Year, at the event in London.
Beachtree master distiller Steve Grace was delighted with the accolades.
“We’ve always believed world-class spirits could come from the bush, crafted with integrity, real ingredients and respect for the land. Now the world agrees,” he said.
“To be recognised not just for the quality of our spirits, but for how we make them: that’s everything.”
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Beachtree’s spirits are made from organic Queensland sugarcane distilled with solar power and no artificial additives.
The company has won several major awards in the past. Its range includes gins, vodkas, liqueurs, rum and whisky, each with a unique Australian profile.
A media release from Beachtree stated the business was “built on values of sustainability, authenticity and cultural respect with deep roots in community and country”.
“With loyal followers and a reputation built on bold design, native-grown flavour and a commitment to doing things differently, Beachtree is redefining premium Australian spirits on the world stage,” it said.
“Beachtree is now recognised as Australia’s most awarded organic distillery, with a reputation for producing premium spirits made entirely from certified organic Queensland sugarcane and native botanicals.”
Beachtree handles every part of production in-house, from fermenting its own organic base alcohol to distilling, bottling and labelling.
“We make our spirits from scratch, using real ingredients and powered by the sun,” Mr Grace said.
“These awards have come from us doing things the hard way, without shortcuts or compromise.”
