Warehouse
Closed
July 10, 2026
Judging
Date
July 26, 2026
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2026
 
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Vodka
											                    												                    	92 Points											                    
 
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Vodka
											                    												                    	92 Points											                    
 
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Vodka
											                    												                    	86 Points											                    
 
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Gin
											                    												                    	86 Points											                    
 
										
In the space of just a few years, independent Australian producer Ampersand Projects has exploded into the market, tripling sales year on year while building a cult-like following of some of the category’s most engaged consumers. Innovation has led the way for the Ampersand Projects since the company’s 2018 launch by three industry mates; Alex Bottomley, Shaun Rankins and Marcus Kellett.