diff --git a/roles/ensure-twine/tasks/main.yaml b/roles/ensure-twine/tasks/main.yaml
index 8d966908d..4d166b65b 100644
--- a/roles/ensure-twine/tasks/main.yaml
+++ b/roles/ensure-twine/tasks/main.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 - name: Check for twine install
-  command: which twine
+  shell: |
+    command -v {{ twine_executable }} || exit 1
+  args:
+    executable: /bin/bash
   failed_when: false
   register: register_twine