ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR Quick poll: How many have bought Australian whisky in the last 12 months? Are you a regular purchaser or was this a one-off (a bit of patriotism)? Where do you think Australian whisky sits in comparison with those from Scotland, Ireland or Japan? Do you think they are fair value or over-priced (and if so, are you prepared to pay the extra)? Do you look for aged bottles? Perhaps all of this can be summed up in just one question – has the Australian whisky industry established its own style of whisky or is it still simply an echo of Scotland (not that there would be anything wrong with that)? 32 exploredrinks.com