While its reputation may be for viticulture and the exceptional winemaking pedigree of its vineyards, Australian whisky is fast-becoming one of the most popular producers of single-malt and blended whisky in the world. With a strong focus on southern climates which are conducive to the production of strong, natural, earthy spirits, Tasmanian distilleries such as Nant, Lark, Belgrove and numerous others are taking the world by storm and staking their claims as formidable whisky producing entities. If you are a Scotch whisky or Japanese whisky fan, then Australian whiskies should be the next on your list, with profiles just a stone's throw from these powerhouses of global spiritmaking.