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Tasmania's distillers dodge global whisky downturn, seizing growth amid industry cuts
Tasmania's whisky industry is navigating a global downturn that represents its biggest challenge since colonial-era bans. While distillers from Kentucky to Ireland pause production and cut staff, Tasmania hosts a third of Australia's distilleries and continues seizing growth opportunities.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 02:40 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 02:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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