The Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits Awards supported by King Street has been established as a testament to the flourishing Australian spirits industry and aims to highlight the outstanding craftsmanship of Australian-manufactured spirits, liqueurs, aromatics, and vermouths.
The Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits Awards has been developed in consultation with industry experts and provides a crucial benchmarking opportunity for the finest distillers across the nation.
From educators, retailers, distributors, and distillers, the diverse judging panel of renowned industry professionals led by Chief Judge Dave Withers will conduct a fair and impartial evaluation process over two days at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
Entries open
Monday 10 November 2025
Entries Close
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Judging Commences
Monday 9 February 2026
Presentation Date
Thursday 26 February 2026
