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Bill Lark is the godfather of Australian whisky but he has never seen times like these

Source: abc.net.au Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:40:07 +0000

Why This Matters

Key context: A global whisky downturn is hitting distillers from Kentucky to Kilkenny. But it is unfamiliar territory for Tasmania, where producers are facing their biggest challenge since the state was governed by colonial law. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

A global whisky downturn is hitting distillers from Kentucky to Kilkenny. But it is unfamiliar territory for Tasmania, where producers are facing their biggest challenge since the state was governed by colonial law.

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