Looking for the state’s finest gin, brandy or vodka? Check out the SA winners and finalists

South Australian producers have won multiple categories at this year’s Decoded Spirits Awards. See the winners.

South Australia may be known for its wine but it turns out the state boasts some of the best spirits around, too.

Seven South Australian producers have either won or been finalists across multiple categories in the Dan Murphy’s 2024 Decoded Spirits Awards.

The state absolutely dominated in the Australian gin category, with Kangaroo Island Spirits Wild Gin taking the top spot and two other producers named finalists in the section.

A panel of 13 judges tried more than 450 spirits across 19 categories over two days in the process of reaching their decision.

Dan Murphy’s Head of Spirits Sarah Hall said the awards were about celebrating excellence as well as taking out the guesswork for customers.

“We are incredibly lucky to have some of the best producers in the industry right at our doorstep,” she said.

“Australian producers demonstrate not only a high level of skill and tenacity but also creativity relying on natural products from our diverse landscape.”

Seven South Australian spirits have taken out winning and finalist titles in Dan Murphy’s 2024 Decoded Spirits Awards. Picture: Supplied

Brandy/Cognac/Armagnac

SA FINALISTS

St Agnes XO 15 Year Old Brandy 700mL

St Agnes XO Grand Reserve 40 Year Old 700mL

Head of Spirits Sarah Hall said the awards were about celebrating excellence as well as taking out the guesswork for customers. Picture: Supplied

Australian Gin

WINNER

Kangaroo Island Spirits Wild Gin 700mL

State: South Australia

Tasting Notes: Classic style with notes of peppermint and lime. A gin that lends itself to all occasions.

SA FINALISTS

Adelaide Hills Distillery 78 Degrees Small Batch Gin 700mL

23rd Street Distillery Signature Gin 700mL

Kangaroo Island Spirits Wild Gin took out the best Australian Gin prize. Picture: Supplied.

Pre Batched Cocktails

FINALIST

Prohibition Negroni 500mL

State: South Australia

A panel of 13 judges tried more than 450 spirits across 19 categories over two days. Picture: Supplied.

Australian Vodka 

FINALIST

78 Degrees Australian Vodka 700mL

State: South Australia