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NZ’s 42 Below vodka has been named Cocktail Spirit of the Year for the second time in a row at the 2006 Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) in Sydney. “42 Below has made a large impact in the Australian market in a short time,” says the brand’s Australian Country Manager Craig Schweighoffer. “Over the last two years we have seen the brand establish itself as one of the most recognised spirits in the country, its reputation securing a solid appreciation among Australian bartenders and consumers alike.” Known as the Oscars of the liquor industry, the ALIAs took place at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre on 2 November.