Gold Win at the 2025 Australian International Spirits Awards

Alkira Handmade Vodka Wins Gold at the 2025 Australian International Spirits Awards

We’re raising a glass to a moment of pure Australian pride - Alkira Handmade Vodka has been awarded Gold at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards.

This year’s competition, held from 1–3 July 2025, celebrated the very best in distilling excellence, with Alkira earning an outstanding 90 points out of 100 for its purity, craftsmanship, and flavour.

A Gold-Standard Vodka, Born Under the Australian Sun

‘Alkira’ comes from the Aboriginal language meaning “place in the sun” or “bright sunshine” - a name that perfectly captures the spirit of our handcrafted vodka and our family’s philosophy: to create spirits that shine with clarity, warmth, and authenticity.

Crafted using the finest Australian ingredients, Alkira Handmade Vodka is distilled five times and charcoal filtered for a silky-smooth texture and crisp finish. The result is a vodka that’s pure, bright, and fresh - true to its name and true to its origins.

Judges’ Praise: A Vodka of Balance and Elegance

The judging panel described Alkira Handmade Vodka as:

“Colourless and water-white - delicate nose, soft and creamy texture with a spicy mid-palate and grip that is supported by weight and texture. Builds across the palate with a slight lift in ABV extending the finish, which carries the spice notes from front to back.”

Scores:

Colour / Appearance: 10 / 10

Nose: 17 / 20

Palate: 36 / 40

Balance: 9 / 10

Finish: 18 / 20

Total: 90 / 100 - Gold Medal

A Proud Milestone for the Alkira Family

Following a Silver Medal win in 2024, this year’s Gold Medal marks another proud milestone for our family-run distillery - recognition of the dedication, patience, and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle.

From the first distillation to the final pour, we remain committed to producing Australian vodka of uncompromising quality - smooth enough to sip neat, versatile enough to elevate any cocktail.

Discover Gold-Medal Purity

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying the bright moments in life, Alkira Handmade Vodka brings a touch of award-winning Australian craftsmanship to every glass.

RRP: $49 per bottle
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