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David Vitale has reacquired Starward Whisky, regaining full ownership of the Melbourne brand after a decade under Diageo's investment through Distill Ventures. The transition, which concluded in mid-2025, allows Vitale to focus on sustainable brand development and capitalize on the brand's recent successes, including eight platinum awards at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Diageo has exited entirely, providing no further commercial or advisory ties.