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World Gin Awards 2017

Winners

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World's Best Gin

World's Best Gin
Category Winner
Hernö Gin
Old Tom
Sweden

"An excellent example of contemporary gin. Rich juniper and gentle perfume aromas in a creamy soft style. Succulent rich and smooth texture. Good juniper depth. Exceedingly well-balanced. Delicate and finely balanced with a long finish."

Australia

Category Winner
Category WinnerThe West Winds Gin
The CutlassAustralia
"A really excellent gin - ticks all the boxes with some pleasant leafy notes. Gentle smooth coriander and nuttiness. A smooth, elegant, sophisticated palate with a red berry note on the finish. Juniper is strong but not overpowering. Well-crafted."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold Medal

SILVER WINNERS

Silver Medal

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze Medal

Belgium

Category Winner
Category WinnerGILLIAM'S GIN
The Golden AppleBelgium
"A rich, creamy almond nose, nutty. Very complex and round with a sumptuous texture. A touch of cranberry on the finish – a soft fruitiness throughout. Very pleasant gin, balanced and palatable on both nose and mouth, interesting botanicals and good cut from the still. Nice!"

Canada

Category Winner
Category WinnerDixons
VirGinCanada
"A relatively subtle gin. There is some nice, creamy spice and a touch of toffee. Rich with a peppery finish."

Germany

Category Winner
Category WinnerStauffenberg
Dry GinGermany
"A very flavourful gin with a long, lingering menthol finish. Good complex gin, strong ABV is shown on noise and mouth feel, but this is covered by the almost grappa like botanical taste, which is very pleasing and interesting."

Iceland

Category Winner
"Balanced, powerful and complex. Elegant menthol juniper on a creamy nose. Good weight and depth. Smooth. Gentle nuttiness and spiced citrus with a juniper core. Good length. A bright and lively gin with a reasonable balance and long citrus finish."

New Zealand

Category Winner
Category WinnerBlack Robin
Rare GinNew Zealand
"Succulent, smooth texture with good weight. Delicate juniper and perfumed notes. Clean and well-made."

South Africa

Category Winner
Category WinnerCape Town
Rooibos Red GinSouth Africa
"Caramel orange and burnt orange aromas with tangerine peel and marmalade. Great weight with burnt sugary orange, juniper underneath and a tangy finish. Lovely gin, with hints of rooibos tea, juniper and vanilla."

Spain

Category Winner
Category WinnerGin Mare
Mediterranean GinSpain
"Bright bold stalky juniper aromas with good depth. A bright classical palate. Prominent cardamom on the finish. Good spice and botanical notes with zesty coriander and resinous juniper, then a touch of pepper spice."

United Kingdom

Category Winner
Category WinnerPothecary
British Blended GinUnited Kingdom
"Amazing, perfect balance. Strong and punchy with amazing oily favours coming out. Rich cinnamon citrus notes. A rich succulent texture with a juniper core. Black pepper and a touch of orange with a bright spiced orange finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold Medal

SILVER WINNERS

Silver Medal
Snowdonia
Foragers GinUnited Kingdom

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze Medal
Masons Gin
OriginalUnited Kingdom
Bronze Medal

United States

Category Winner
Category WinnerBack River Gin
United States
"Bold citrus, grass and refined woody notes. Good weight and an oily texture. Juniper, wood, citrus and gentle herb characters. Well-balanced with a peppery finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold Medal

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