TASMANIA

The Tasmanian whisky industry got its start in 1992 when a man by the name of Bill Lark began distilling whisky out of his home kitchen in the city of Hobart. Since then, the industry has flourished, with many other distilleries popping up around Tasmania.

Tasmanian whisky didn’t become an overnight success; indeed, it took quite some time for it to be recognised as a world-class spirit by the connoisseurs across the globe. But when its day finally came to be named a premium-quality whisky producer, it came out on top.

In 2014, longtime Tassie whisky wizard Patrick Maguire took home the honourable achievement of having produced what was named the world's best single malt whisky with his Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask HH0525. This was the only time a country outside of Scotland and Japan has won the award, making it a particularly notable feat. A bottle of this award winning whisky will set you back around AUD $20,000, and you better be quick when it becomes available, as there aren't a lot of bottles left in the world.