NewsBite

Cricketer David Warner invests in Tasmania’s distilling boom

A BOUTIQUE Tasmanian vodka is on a good wicket with Australian cricket sensation David Warner coming on board as a shareholder.

vodka
vodka

A  BOUTIQUE Tasmanian vodka is on a good wicket with Australian cricket sensation David Warner coming on board as a shareholder.

Cricketer David Warner joins Tasmania’s distilling boom, buying shares in the 666 Vodka company that is being produced by Hellyers Road Distillery. David Warner is pictured here during a tour of the factory ahead of the Hobart Test.
Cricketer David Warner joins Tasmania’s distilling boom, buying shares in the 666 Vodka company that is being produced by Hellyers Road Distillery. David Warner is pictured here during a tour of the factory ahead of the Hobart Test.

Made in Tasmania with all local ingredients, including Cape Grim rainwater and barley, 666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka has enjoyed a meteoric rise in bars around the world.

The company was founded about a decade ago and in its first year of production became the first Australian spirit to win gold at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco.

Warner will help promote the product in new markets, including India where he is ­involved in the Indian Premier League, and Sri Lanka.

“I love Tasmania and the purity of the story,” he said.

Founder Dean Lucas said it had taken four years to finetune the triple-pot, distilled vodka and he was pleased to have established a strong association with Warner.

> MORE: WHISKY WANNABE COLUMN TOASTS BELGROVE DISTILLERY

Add your comment to this story

To join the conversation, please Don't have an account? Register

Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/cricketer-david-warner-invests-in-tasmanias-distilling-boom/news-story/fe11957e8b1cbb9c50b42a14486d5ce7