NEW RULES FOR THE OLD FASHIONED 2026 PROMOTION

TERMS & CONDITIONS (“CONDITIONS OF ENTRY”)

PROMOTER
NEW WORLD WHISKY DISTILLERY PTY LTD
ABN 78 603 892 888
50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207, Australia
Phone: (03) 9005 4420
Email: info@starward.com.au

PROMOTIONAL PERIOD
Start: 09:00 am AEDT on 01/03/26
End: 11:59 pm AEST on 31/07/26

ELIGIBLE ENTRANTS
Entry is only open to Australian residents who:
• are 18 years of age or over;
• are currently a professional bartender at a licensed venue (“Participating Venue”); and
• hold a valid RSA in their state or territory of residence.

Entrants must remain employed at the corresponding Participating Venue to be eligible for a prize. The entrant must obtain written consent from the manager or owner of their venue prior to participating and must ensure the Participating Venue acknowledges and agrees to these Conditions of Entry.

A Participating Venue must:
• hold a valid liquor licence;
• support the bartender’s participation, including AV setup if hosting events; and
• ensure all activity complies with applicable laws, including RSA requirements, ABAC guidelines and Instagram platform rules.

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HOW TO ENTER

During the Promotional Period, entrants must:

1. Create a pre-batched shelf stable cocktail mix using at least 45ml Starward Two-Fold whisky and list the cocktail on their venue’s menu for a minimum of four (4) weeks.

2. Take a photo of the cocktail.

3. Post the photo to their Instagram account using the hashtags #starward and #newoldfashioned and tag @starwardwhisky and their local brand ambassador’s Instagram handle.

4. Take a screenshot of the Instagram post.

5. Visit www.starward.com.au/nof and complete the entry form, including:
   • Personal details (first name, last name, date of birth, email, phone number, address and State/Territory)
   • Cocktail recipe
   • Detailed cost breakdown
   • Written story (minimum 50 words)
   • High-quality cocktail image upload
   • Screenshot of social post
   • Confirmation recipe avoids allergens per Starward guidelines
   • Confirmation entrant meets eligibility criteria
   • Opt-in to receive marketing communications

Entrants must offer for sale and promote the cocktail in venue for at least four (4) weeks. Sales data via ONTAP or approved POS systems may be used for judging.

Limit one (1) entry per person.

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JUDGING

INITIAL JUDGING (80 POINTS TOTAL)

Entries will be judged on:
• Taste balance and flavour expression (up to 20 points)
• Aroma and ingredient integration (up to 10 points)
• Presentation and visual appeal (up to 10 points)
• Creativity and clarity of written inspiration (up to 10 points)
• Overall concept and originality (up to 10 points)
• Listing compliance for 4 weeks (up to 10 points)
• Visibility in venue (up to 5 points)
• Advocacy activity (up to 5 points)

The ten (10) highest scoring entries become Finalists.

FINAL JUDGING (20 POINTS TOTAL)

Finalists must submit their cocktail sample. Judging criteria:
• Shelf stability and production suitability (up to 10 points)
• Commercial viability (up to 5 points)
• Flavour integrity of pre-batched sample (up to 5 points)

Scores from both stages combine (maximum 100 points).
The highest overall score wins the Major Prize.

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PRIZES

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: Up to AUD$26,000.00

MAJOR PRIZE

Bartender Prize includes:
• Limited release Starward bottled cocktail featuring winning recipe (Nov 2026 release)
• Return economy flights to Melbourne (if outside VIC)
• Airport transfers
• Two nights twin-share four-star accommodation
• Distillery tour and blending class
• Hosted dinner
• Professional photography
• Various activities/experiences
• 50% share of Net Profits from first run product sales (capped at AUD$10,000)

Venue Prize includes:
• Three (3) cases of limited release bottled cocktail
• Either an additional employee joining the Melbourne trip OR a Starward-hosted team dinner (AUD$2,500 value)

FINALIST PRIZE

Each Finalist receives:
• 700ml bottle of Two-Fold
• 700ml bottle of Nova
• 700ml bottle of Project Release
• Pre-paid postage for cocktail submission

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TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Travel must be taken by 2 September 2026.
Blackout periods apply.
Flights subject to availability.
Spending money and personal expenses not included.
Winner and companion must travel together.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Entries must comply with Instagram Terms of Use.
• No entry fee is charged.
• Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash.
• Promoter may substitute prizes of equal or greater value.
• The Promotion is a game of skill. Chance plays no part.
• Promoter may disqualify non-compliant entrants.
• Personal information will be collected and used for marketing purposes in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.
• Entrants grant the Promoter rights to use submitted content for promotional purposes.
• The Promoter reserves the right to validate entries and identity.
• The Promoter is not liable for loss, damage or injury except where required by law.
• Winners may be required to participate in marketing activities.
• The Promoter accepts no responsibility for tax implications.
• Failure to enforce any right does not constitute waiver.

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Winner notification: Winners will be contacted within seven (7) days of judging.

Unclaimed prizes: The Promoter may award to the next highest scoring entrant, re-judge, or withdraw the prize.

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