Tamborine Mountain Distillery has competed and achieved incredible success in numerous esteemed international competitions, resulting in well over 300 awards, including a variety of tourism awards.
London Spirits Competition
The London Spirits Competition looks to recognise, reward, and help promote spirits brands that have successfully been created to identify with and shine the spotlight on those spirits brands that consumers really want to buy.
Silver
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2024, 2023, 2021
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2021
Butter Whiskey Liqueur: 2024, 2023
Lavender Liqueur: 2023
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2024, 2021
Lilly Pilly Gin: 2024, 2021
Limoncello: 2024
Macadamia Nut Liqueur: 2023
Pompelmocello (Grapefruit Liqueur): 2023, 2021
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2024, 2021
Yuzucello: 2024
Bronze
Apricot Brandy: 2024
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2024
Citrus Brandy Liqueur: 2023
Jabuticaba Liqueur: 2023
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2023
Lilly Pilly Gin: 2023
Orange Agave Liqueur: 2023
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2023
Wild Forest Plum Liqueur: 2021
Australian Distilled Spirits Awards – Australia
Established in 2015, the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) is the first and only national awards program recognising excellence in Australian distilled spirits and liqueurs.
Silver
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2022
Bitters: 2022
Botanical Spirit Liqueur: 2020
Eau De Vie Strawberry: 2022
Lavender Liqueur: 2021
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2022
Pertzovka (Chilli Pepper) Vodka: 2022
YuzuCello: 2024, 2022, 2021
Bronze
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2020
Ginger & Rhubarb Gin: 2020
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2021
Lilly Pilly Gin: 2022
Limoncello: 2020
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2021
Wild Forest Plum Liqueur: 2020
China Wine & Spirits Awards – China
The CWSA (China Wine & Spirits Awards) is the biggest & most prestigious wine & spirits competition in China. The Judges are carefully selected for being the top buyers of wines and spirits for this market and are importers, distributors, retailers and sommeliers’. Wines and spirits enter from 55 countries and are ‘blind tasted’.
Double Gold
Apricot Brandy: 2014, 2013 + 2013 Trophy Best Liqueur
Choc Hazelnut Liqueur: 2014
Choc Mint Liqueur: 2014
Violetta Liqueur: 2013
Best Value Double Gold
Apricot Brandy: 2015
Chai Liqueur: 2015
Coffee Liqueur: 2015
Festive Fruit Cocktail Liqueur: 2015
Gingerbread Liqueur: 2015 (Trophy Best Liqueur)
Honey Dew Melon Liqueur: 2015
Gold
Apricot Schnapps: 2015
Banana Liqueur: 2013
Choc Hazelnut Liqueur: 2014
Choc Mint Liqueur: 2015, 2014
Chocolate Liqueur: 2013, 2014
Festive Fruit Cocktail Liqueur: 2014
Honey Dew Melon Liqueur: 2014, 2012
Peach Liqueur: 2013
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2013
Strawberry Liqueur: 2014, 2013
Silver
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2012
Banana Liqueur: 2014
Cherry Liqueur: 2013
Ginger Liqueur: 2014
Gold Rum: 2013
Green Tea & Fig Liqueur: 2012
Lavender Liqueur: 2013
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2012
Lychee & Elderflower Liqueur: 2013
Passionfruit Liqueur: 2013
Violetta Liqueur: 2014
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2012
Wild Citrus Vodka: 2013
Bronze
Apricot Liqueur: 2014
Hibiscus Liqueur: 2014
Wild Forest Plum Liqueur: 2013
St Michaels Wort Herbal Eau De Vie: 2013
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Best Value Bronze
International Spirits Award – Germany
The International Spirits Award is an international competition for spirits, fine brandy, liqueurs, fruit wines and mixed drinks from around the world. The I.S.W. is a respected and well-organized event in which consumers are provided with valuable guidance at the end.
Gold
Choc Hazelnut Liqueur: 2007
Choc Mint Liqueur: 2008
Chocolate Liqueur: 2006
Coconut Liqueur: 2012
Coconut Rum (Kurumba) Liqueur: 2011
Hibiscus Liqueur: 2009 (+ Judges Special Award)
Honey Dew Melon Liqueur: 2004
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2010
Triple Sec Liqueur: 2007
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2009
Silver
San Francisco World Spirits Competition – USA
Founded in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the oldest and largest competition of its kind.
Silver
Arak Raki: 2008
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2006
Chai Liqueur: 2011
Choc 'n' Chilli Liqueur: 2008
Coffee Liqueur: 2005
Eau De Vie Apple: 2006
Eau De Vie Apricot: 2006
Hibiscus Liqueur: 2009
Lemon Myrtle Liqueur: 2005
Lilly Pilly Gin: 2011
Triple Sec Liqueur: 2009
Turkish Delight Liqueur: 2011
Violetta Liqueur: 2010
Wild Forest Plum Liqueur: 2011
Bronze
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2008
Apricot Brandy: 2007
Cinnamon Liqueur: 2010
Coconut Liqueur: 2005
Gold Rum: 2012
Lavender Liqueur: 2008
New York Wine & Spirits Competition - USA
With nearly two decades of experience, the SFWSC has become one of the world’s most respected spirits competitions. Each judge with a distinct story and trusted palate are one of the reasons an SFWSC medal indicates the highest calibre of quality. The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC) is a full-fledged member of The Tasting Alliance, the parent organization of the world-renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition and San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Beverage Testing Institute – Chicago USA
Beverage Testing Institute was founded in 1981 with the goal of producing fair, impartial wine, beer and spirits reviews for consumers. BTI is an independent product rating and review company that provides beverage buying guides and education for consumers and the trade.
Gold
Apricot Brandy: 2005
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2014, 2013, 2005
Bucku Whiskey Liqueur: 2014, 2010 (Platinum Gold)
Cardamom Herbal Liqueur: 2012
Cherry Liqueur: 2011
Coconut Liqueur: 2013
Coconut Rum (Kurumba) Liqueur: 2014, 2010
Eau De Vie Apricot: 2011, 2010, 2005
Eau De Vie Strawberry: 2012, 2011, 2010
Eucalyptus Gum Leaf Vodka: 2014, 2012, 2010
Ginger Liqueur: 2008
Honey Dew Melon Liqueur: 2014, 2005
Lemon Myrtle Liqueur: 2014, 2005
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2005
Limoncello: 2011
Macadamia Nut Liqueur: 2006
Passionfruit Liqueur: 2006
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2014, 2010
Tambo (Aniseed) Liqueur: 2012
Wild Forest Plum Liqueur: 2014, 2010
Silver
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2012, 2008
Apricot Brandy: 2011
Apricot Schnapps: 2012
Aquavit - Fennel & Caraway Schnapps: 2012
Arak Raki: 2013
Banana Liqueur: 2013
Bitters: 2013
Butterscotch Schnapps: 2005
Caramel Vodka Liqueur: 2012
Chai Liqueur: 2010
Choc Mint Liqueur: 2005
Chocolate Liqueur: 2013
Citrus Brandy Liqueur: 2012
Eau De Vie Apple: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2005
Eau De Vie Apricot: 2008
Eau De Vie Pear: 2011
Ginger Vodka: 2011
Gold Rum: 2011
Grappa Della Nonna: 2012
Green Tea & Fig Liqueur: 2012
Jaffa Liqueur: 2011
Lavender Liqueur: 2008
Licorichoc Liqueur: 2009
Mint Liqueur: 2006
Native Forest Peppermint Vodka: 2010, 2005
Neutral Vodka: 2008, 2006, 2005
Peach Schnapps: 2012
Pertzovka (Chilli Pepper) Vodka: 2011, 2008
Sloe Gin: 2012
St Michaels Wort Herbal Eau De Vie: 2012
Sugar Cane Spirit (Cachaça style): 2012
Vanilla Liqueur: 2011
Bronze
Choc Hazelnut Liqueur: 2013
Choc 'n' Chilli Liqueur: 2008
Eau de Vie Blueberry: 2005
Eucalyptus Gum Leaf Vodka: 2005
Ginger Liqueur: 2014
Gold Rum: 2013, 2012
Lilly Pilly Gin: 2012, 2010
Mindalle Liqueur: 2011
Musk Liqueur: 2013
Neutral Vodka: 2011
Strawberry Liqueur: 2009
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2009
Wild Citrus Vodka: 2008
International Taste & Quality Institute – Belgium
The International Taste & Quality Institute – iTQi – based in Brussels is the world’s leading organization dedicated to certifying the taste of food and drink products. Their judges are selected from the 15 most prestigious European culinary and sommeliers associations.
2 Gold Stars
Aquavit - Fennel & Caraway Schnapps: 2012
Butter Whiskey Liqueur: 2013
Coconut Rum (Kurumba) Liqueur: 2012
Gold Rum: 2012
Grappa Della Nonna: 2013
Guava & Lime Liqueur: 2013
Lavender Liqueur: 2011
Lemon Myrtle Liqueur: 2010
Limoncello: 2008
Lychee & Elderflower Liqueur: 2013
Vanilla Liqueur: 2009
Violetta Liqueur: 2011
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2009
1 Gold Star
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2007
Apricot Brandy: 2007
Bucku Whiskey Liqueur: 2011
Choc 'n' Chilli Liqueur: 2008, 2007
Hibiscus Liqueur: 2010
Lavender Liqueur: 2008
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2008
Strawberry Liqueur: 2011
St Michaels Wort Herbal Eau De Vie: 2013
Turkish Delight Liqueur: 2010
International Wine & Spirit Competition – London UK & Hong Kong
The International Wine & Spirit Competition was founded in 1969 with the aim to award excellence in wines and spirits worldwide based not just on organoleptic judgement but where all entries also had to undergo chemical analysis. The IWSC is proud to set the international benchmark for quality remaining unique in the crowded world of drinks competitions with dedicated tasting premises and over 400 global experts judging products for seven months of the year.
Silver
Arak Raki: 2009 (Best in Class)
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2006
Bitters: 2006
Cardamom Herbal Liqueur: 2002
Cherry Liqueur: 2012
Coffee Liqueur: 2009
Eau De Vie Apricot: 2006 (Best in Class)
Gold Rum: 2012
Honey Dew Melon Liqueur: 2004
Honey Vodka: 2004
Lavender Liqueur: 2009
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2011, 2006
Limoncello: 2005 (Best in Class)
Neutral Vodka: 2007 (Best in Class)
Pertzovka (Chilli Pepper) Vodka: 2012
Violetta Liqueur: 2009
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2010 (Best in Class)
Bronze
Arak Rak: 2012
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2011
Bitters: 2011
Bucku Whiskey Liqueur: 2008
Chocolate Liqueur: 2008
Citrus Brandy Liqueur: 2002
Coconut Liqueur: 2012, 2004
Coconut Rum (Kurumba) Liqueur 2004
Eau De Vie Apple: 2010
Eau De Vie Strawberry: 2006
Eucalyptus Gum Leaf Vodka: 2006
Ginger Vodka: 2011
Grappa Della Nonna: 2012, 2010
Hibiscus Liqueur: 2009
Honey Dew Melon Liqueur: 2011
Jaffa Liqueur: 2005
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2008
Native Forest Peppermint Vodka: 2002
Passionfruit Liqueur: 2011
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2010
Tambo (Aniseed) Liqueur: 2003
Violetta Liqueur: 2012
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2011
Commended
Bucku Whiskey Liqueur: 2003
Choc Hazelnut Liqueur: 2003
Coffee Liqueur: 2003
Lemon Myrtle Liqueur: 2001
Lemon Myrtle Vodka: 2004
Pink Grapefruit Liqueur: 2003
World Spirits Awards – Austria
The World Spirits Awards was brought into the world of spirits in 2004. Behind this is a comprehensive marketing concept and an organisation with the goal of improving the international culture of spirits and the classification of distilleries. A survey has revealed that the “World Spirits Award” (WSA) is considered to be the best and highest award on offer by industry insiders and is highly regarded as such.
Gold
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2007
Aquavit - Fennel & Caraway Schnapps: 2014
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2007, 2010
Bitter Bomb: 2012
Bitters: 2013
Cherry Liqueur: 2012
Coffee Liqueur: 2012
Eucalyptus Gum Leaf Vodka: 2012
Gold Rum: 2014
Hibiscus Liqueur: 2010
Lilly Pilly Gin: 2013
St Michaels Wort Herbal Eau De Vie: 2013
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2011
Silver
Apple Schnapps: 2010
Apricot Brandy: 2013
Bucku Whiskey Liqueur: 2014
Neutral Vodka: 2007
Quandong & Gentian Bitters Liqueur: 2011
Slivovitz Plum Vodka: 2014
St Michaels Wort Herbal Eau De Vie: 2011
International Spirits Challenge – London
The International Spirits Challenge is the most authoritative, respected and influential spirits competition in the world. Founded in 1995, the ISC is the premier event in promoting outstanding quality spirits from across the globe. Winning an ISC award is indeed an impressive achievement for any spirit that passes the scrupulous blind assessment from our experienced panel of specialist judges.
Wine Style Asia Award – Singapore
Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA), held in conjunction with Wine For Asia, celebrates top quality wines for the Asian palate and market. It recognises both quality and diversity in the wines selected for this award. Organised since 2004, Wine Style Asia Award is the platform that acknowledges quality achievements in wine making, connects wine exporters to Asian wine consumers and profiles international wines to the dynamic Asian market.
Bronze
Absinthe - Moulin Rooz: 2009
Australian Herbal Liqueur: 2009
Coffee Liqueur: 2009
Wattle Toffee Liqueur: 2009
Premium Select Spirits – Germany
3 Gold Stars
Women and Spirits of the World International Competition- Monaco
This International competition is about evaluating spirit of the world by international female experts in the world of maceration, distillation, infusion, gastronomy, general public or media.
International Beverage Exposition and Competition – Shenzhen China
The International Beverage Exposition and Competition (IBEC) is quickly becoming one of Asia’s premier beverage events. It is a forum for exhibitors of wine, spirits, beer and other non-alcoholic beverages to showcase their products to a variety of buyers. Attendees have the opportunity to taste products and meet face-to-face with producers, importers and distributors.
United Vodka World Competition – Bulgaria
Established in the heart of Europe, in Brussels in year 2000, UNITED VODKA aims to get up prestige of vodka. The contest makes assistance to the exporters of alcoholic beverages, which quality is confirmed by independent international panel of experts – the jury of the UNITED VODKA contest.
Australian Food Magazine Challenge Awards – Australia
The Food Challenge Awards were established by Food Magazine in 2004 to recognise and reward best practice and innovation in food and beverage processing in Australia and New Zealand.
Highly Commended
Tourism
Tamborine Mountain Distillery also won many Tourism Awards, amongst them Queensland Tourism Awards (2022, 2023,2024), Queensland Starlight Business Excellence Awards (2023), Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards (2007), Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards (2021), Scenic Rim Region Tourism Awards (2008), Beaudesert Tourism Awards (2001), Down Under Live International Awards (Best Alcoholic Beverage & Tourist Attraction Category 2011), Best of Queensland Experience (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023,2024), and Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award (2021, 2022).