World Gin Awards 2021

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World's Best Contemporary Style Gin
Country Winner
Seven Hills
Tokaj Gin
Hungary

"This is floral, with berries, cassis, and some white pepper alongside. Persistent flavours and a high ABV, but this gin is really mild and balanced. Long and warming. "

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Argentina

"The nose is clear and balanced, and quite traditional. To taste, it’s intensely fruity and a little spicy. The flavours are warm and long-lasting, with juniper, citrus and herbal botanicals that are somewhat Christmassy. The finish is long. "

GOLD WINNERS

Hellfire Bluff
Piquant GinAustralia

MY Gin
KaleidoscopeAustralia

Adams
Dry GinAustralia

Ester Spirits
Dry GinAustralia

Perth Gin
Contemporary Style GinAustralia

SILVER WINNERS

Giniversity
BotanicalAustralia

Lawrenny
Van Diemen's GinAustralia

Botanic Australis
Northern GemAustralia

Forty Spotted Gin
CitrusAustralia

BRONZE WINNERS

Brisbane Distillery Company
Game Of EucalyptusAustralia

78 degrees
Desert GinAustralia

Prohibition Liquor Co
Bathtub Cut GinAustralia

Bondi Gin
Contemporary Style GinAustralia

Imperial Measures Distilling
Ounce Gin 'Signature'Australia

Old Young's
Six Seasons GinAustralia

Botanic Australis
Bushfire Smoked GinAustralia

Austria

Country Winner2B Drinks
2B Hemp GinAustria

"Pronounced spices and juniper lead on the nose, with a flash of citrus. On the palate, sweet spices like cinnamon come through. There’s a lovely fruity quality to it. Smooth, silky and balanced, with a cooling finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Gioia-Gin
Austria

BRONZE WINNERS

Gin By Beate Und Reinmund Reiterer
New Western StyleAustria

Belgium

Country WinnerBlack Swan Gin
Bruges Distilled GinBelgium

"A light nose with some nuts and spices. Clean, sweet palate with plenty of juniper, and a long, warming finish with coriander. It is elegant and the alcohol is fairly well integrated."

SILVER WINNERS

Cin'Kin
CherryBelgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Cin'Kin
PumpkinBelgium

Brazil

Country WinnerHambre
The Somewhere Dry GinBrazil

"A fantastically focused juniper nose leads to a very well-composed, clean palate. The finish is refreshing with a nice harmony of flavours."

SILVER WINNERS

Yvy
TerraBrazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Yvy
ArBrazil

BEG
Modern & Tropical Infused GinBrazil

Canada

Country WinnerThe Newfoundland Distillery Company
Seaweed GinCanada

"Subtle hint of smoke off the top, with caramelized sugar, pepper, fennel, and basil underneath. Mild fenugreek note. Round, classic gin flavours edged with quinine. Classy; top-league product. "

GOLD WINNERS

Sheringham Distillery
Kazuki GinCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Compass Distillers
Gin RoyalCanada

BRONZE WINNERS

Collective Arts Distilling
Artisanal Dry GinCanada

China

Country WinnerThe Rambler
Rare SpecimenChina

"The nose offers citrus, tangerine, and floral notes. There’s juniper on the palate, along with some sweetness and lime. Some gin is present, and this would lengthen out into a nice G&T."

SILVER WINNERS

The Rambler
Base CampChina

Czech Republic

SILVER WINNERS

Meadicin Gin
Mead Based GinCzech Republic

Denmark

Country WinnerGin Orange Edition
Denmark

"A lovely aromatic nose with tropical fruit hints. A fantastic palate with plenty of fruit, sweet spices and savoury notes. The cooling liquorice and juniper works well. Complex and entertaining."

England

Country WinnerGyre & Gimble
Callooh Callay Coastal GinEngland

"A strong, resinous juniper thrust on the nose with a savoury, vegetal edge. The palate is full, piney and resinous, bulked out by woody spice. It feels like this is ‘juniper three ways’ – a great contemporary concept."

GOLD WINNERS

Martin Miller's Gin
OriginalEngland

SILVER WINNERS

One Eyed Harry
England

Masons of Yorkshire
English LavenderEngland

Zeiver
England

Masons of Yorkshire
Tea EditionEngland

Copperfield London Dry Gin
Volume 2England

Ableforth's
Bathtub GinEngland

Lumber’s Bartholomew
Country GardenEngland

BRONZE WINNERS

Cattivo Gin
England

Copper In The Clouds
Flowerbomb GinEngland

58 Gin
English BerryEngland

Birch Gin
England

Three Wrens
Original DryEngland

Abingdon Gin
Lavender & Pine BlossomEngland

Martin Miller's Gin
WestbourneEngland

Estonia

Country WinnerTohi Gin
Cloudberry MistEstonia

"A wonderfully focused juniper nose, with hints of seaweed, citrus and dill, leads to a spicy and sleek palate with well-integrated alcohol. A long herbal finish with some peppery notes. Big and bold throughout."

France

Country WinnerUra Spirits
Biarritz Dry GinFrance

"A herbal and green start on the nose, with lemongrass, lemon balm and even a touch of mint that continue into the palate with some juniper notes. There is also an intriguing smoky note alongside the herbs. Complex and exciting."

GOLD WINNERS

Calvados Christian Drouin
Le Gin BlancFrance

SILVER WINNERS

Ducret Frères
Dry Gin "Forestical"France

BRONZE WINNERS

Calvados Christian Drouin
Le Gin CarminaFrance

Germany

Country WinnerSV Summerville
GinGermany

"This has a nose of cardamom and white pepper, and the palate offers some gentle orange peel. There’s sweetness and cinnamon on the finish, and some good balance before a long finish. "

GOLD WINNERS

Alpako Gin
Germany

Basegin
Urban LimeGermany

SILVER WINNERS

V-Sinne Gin
Gin ElixierGermany

LiquorMacher
Rosmarin GinGermany

BRONZE WINNERS

Applaus Stuttgart Dry Gin
Rosemary, CinnamonGermany

Euelsberger
#3 Plum OrientalGermany

Euelsberger
#1 Pepper & LemonGermany

Spirits of Old Man
Gin Project ThreeGermany

Wutach
Wildberry Dry GinGermany

Spirits of Old Man
Gin Project OneGermany

Schrödingers Katzen Gin
Germany

Hong Kong

Country WinnerN.I.P
Rare Dry GinHong Kong

"Notes of juniper, herbs and vegetables on the nose. There are notes of light lemongrass, cardamom, cinnamon and angelica root. Good persistent finish and some earthy notes. "

Iceland

Country WinnerStuðlaberg Gin
Distilled Dry GinIceland

"A lovely start on the nose with anise, liquorice and citrus, with fantastic juniper definition. The palate is cool and smooth with citrus and cardamom, with a long and harmonious finish. An excellent modern dry gin with a spicy twist."

India

Country WinnerHapusa
Himalayan Dry GinIndia

"The nose has floral and spice notes alongside tropical fruit. A pleasant and elegant palate with juniper and fruit notes, leading to a cooling finish."

Israel

SILVER WINNERS

Levantine Gin
Israel

Italy

Country WinnerGin Imperiale
HerbalItaly

"Juniper, citrus, and coriander are all present on the nose. The palate offers more juniper, along with orange peel, pepper and cardamom. There’s a long finish, and overall the palate is very warming. "

SILVER WINNERS

Ambrosia
Day EditionItaly

BRONZE WINNERS

Gin Tuono
Vacuum Distilled GinItaly

Collesi
Collesi GinItaly

Japan

Country WinnerLast
Episode 0 -Elegant-Japan

"An intriguing nose: it has a resinous quality and the sweetness of sap, with notes of cherry wood, alongside a citrus, herbal and spice gin character. The palate brings forth juniper, cardamom, orange and lime citrus, cedar, and floral notes. Excellent."

GOLD WINNERS

Etsu
Japanese GinJapan

SILVER WINNERS

Nikka
Coffey GinJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

Matsui Gin
The Hakuto Premium Japanese GinJapan

CraftGin 9148
#0101Japan

Luxembourg

Country WinnerOpyos Beverages
Luxembourg Dry GinLuxembourg

"Blood orange notes on the nose alongside a certain creaminess, with sandalwood, cinnamon, and spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, with a good finish. Balanced and complex. "

Mexico

Country WinnerDe Juanita
Mexico

"There’s spice, some pineapple, black pepper, and juniper on the nose. On the palate there’s more pineapple, along with exotic fruit notes, some citrus and tangerine. Some spice, and a good finish. "

Netherlands

Country WinnerThe Stillery
Floral GinNetherlands

"A seaweed/umami aroma. Sweet citrus comes at the fore of the palate, followed by juniper. Some nice peppery notes playing against more classic gin flavours. Pleasant warmth on the finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Sir Edmond Gin
Netherlands

BRONZE WINNERS

Perfume Trees Gin
Netherlands

Northern Ireland

Country WinnerWild Atlantic Irish Gin
First EditionNorthern Ireland

"A herbaceous nose with touches of citrus. Complex citrus notes and juniper come through on the palate with herbal touches and a slight briney character. A bold, spicy finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Symphonia
Dry GinNorthern Ireland

Portugal

SILVER WINNERS

Destilaria Black Pig Alentejo
Gin Black Pig Montado AlentejanoPortugal

Republic of Ireland

Country WinnerEchlinville Single Estate Irish Pot Still Gin
Irish GinRepublic of Ireland

"A bold and full nose with coriander, juniper and some grain notes. Pretty smooth and elegant for the ABV. It has a cooling liquorice and juniper finish with a touch of spearmint. Refreshing and complex."

SILVER WINNERS

Micil Irish Gin
ClassicRepublic of Ireland

Mil Gin
Republic of Ireland

BRONZE WINNERS

Killowen
Native Botanical GinRepublic of Ireland

Blacks Irish Gin
Small BatchRepublic of Ireland

Sling Shot Distilled Irish Gin
Republic of Ireland

Scotland

Country WinnerKinrara Distillery Ltd
Kinrara Highland DryScotland

"The nose is pleasant with resinous juniper that carries on through to the palate. A little sweetness and a sharp edge. White pepper notes in the finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Cairngorm Gin Company Ltd
Cairngorm GinScotland

Robertsons of Pitlochry
Robertsons GinScotland

BRONZE WINNERS

Misty Isle
Misty Isle GinScotland

Edinburgh Gin
1670Scotland

Singapore

Country WinnerBrass Lion Distillery
Singapore Dry GinSingapore

"Super citrusy and bright on the nose. Decent oily juniper on the palate with citrus and spice notes that complement each other well. Slight bitterness in the finish."

Sweden

Country WinnerO.P. Anderson Distillery
Organic Dry GinSweden

"Fairly classic nose with juniper, coriander, grapefruit and tangerine. On the palate, fennel and orange give candied liquorice flavours. The sweetness and anise notes fade to a pepper finish."

SILVER WINNERS

Bergslagens
Tropical GinSweden

BRONZE WINNERS

Hellström Gin
Dry GinSweden

Switzerland

Country WinnerAstronomique Liquor Company
Bali Nights Tropical Dry GinSwitzerland

"Bright citrus on the nose. Soft juniper and sweet citrus – almost limoncello-like – on the palate with a nice touch of bitterness towards the end."

SILVER WINNERS

Bibergin
BiberginSwitzerland

BRONZE WINNERS

Bibergin
SpitzenginSwitzerland

United States

Country WinnerWaterloo Gin
No.9 GinUnited States

"Shy nose, with a pleasant, spice-forward palate. Some nice chamomile and some muddy bitterness, as well as some nice floral and juniper notes. Hot and creamy on the finish, with a touch of astringency and some strong pine flavours. "