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By Archie Rose

Archie Rose’s Rye Malt Whisky Wins Gold at the 2025 World Whisky Masters

Archie Rose is proud to announce that our Rye Malt Whisky has been crowned a 2025 Gold award winner at The Spirits Business Global World Whisky Masters held in London. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional distilling, and we are honoured to see our Australian rye spirit stand tall among the finest whiskies from across the globe.

The World Whisky Masters is one of the most rigorous blind-tasting competitions in the industry. Chaired by a panel of leading spirits specialists and independent experts, the competition judges entries purely on the quality of the liquid, without the influence of brand names or packaging.

To emerge with a Gold medal in a field of thousands of entries signifies that a spirit has reached the pinnacle of its category. For Archie Rose, this award highlights the global appeal of our distinctively Australian approach to Rye Malt Whisky, proving that Sydney-made spirits can compete with the most iconic distilleries in the world.

Product Specifications:

ABV: 46%

Grain Bill: Rare malted rye (sourced from Victoria) and pale malted barley.

Aging Process: Matured in virgin American oak casks, air-dried for 36 months, then toasted and charred to create our signature profile.

Terroir: Distilled and matured in the humid, maritime climate of Sydney, accelerating the interaction between the spirit and the oak.

Our Master Distiller, Dave Withers, notes that the success of this spirit lies in the "point of distinction" found in our choice of malted rye over the more common unmalted grain.

The Profile: The World Whisky Masters judges described the 2025 Gold-winning expression as being “very rye-forward,” praising its clarity and depth of character.

Refining this further, Dave Withers shares:

"On the nose, expect a tantalising tension between sweet and savoury—reminiscent of vanilla eclairs, sun-dried apricots, and even a hint of coastal air. The palate is rich and layered, offering peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, before finishing with a subtle combination of caraway seed and sweet spices. A hint of salinity balances the sweetness, a nod to our maturation in the maritime air of coastal Sydney."

The Signature Serve: The Archie Rose Manhattan

A gold-medal whisky deserves a gold-medal serve. While our Rye Malt Whisky is exceptional neat, its robust spicy profile makes it the perfect backbone for a classic Manhattan.

Ingredients:

45ml Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky 15ml Sweet Vermouth 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters (and we're talking proper dashes here, not drops)

Method:

  1. Combine all the ingrediants in a mixing glass
  2. Stir until chilled
  3. Strain into a chilled coupette glass, garnish with an orange twist or a cherry
Experience the Gold Standard

Experience the Gold Standard

Whether you are a seasoned whisky aficionado or new to the world of rye, there has never been a better time to experience our award-winning spirit.

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