World Gin Awards 2018

World's Best Contemporary Style Gin
Category Winner
Martin Miller's Gin
Westbourne Dry Gin
Iceland

"Bright and subtle yet there, like bracing air. A hint fresh marine and seaweed moss. Clean, elegant and fresh on the palate. A touch of mint, juniper and green herb. A cleansing mint finish. Excellent, crisp juniper and floral notes. Delicious!"

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Australia

Category WinnerHeart & Soul
GWENAustralia

"Bright, stalky vibrant green coriander and herbal aromas. Soft menthol and cardamom over a juniper core on the palate with tangy lifted citrus on the finish."

"Bright enticing citrus and blossom aromas. Fresh and full on the palate. Honeysuckle and elderflower. A juniper core. Complex. A creamy texture, though the palate isn't as impressive as the nose. A soft floral, soapy citrus spicy finish."

Belgium

Category WinnerCrazy Monday gin
Belgium

"Rich lifted bold lavendar, floral, black pepper and juniper aromas. Green floral with spiced orange and green coriander underneath. A succulent texture though a tiny bit fiery. Spiky green pepper finish."

GOLD WINNERS

White One
Orange Blossom, elderflower, rosepetalsBelgium

Canada

Category WinnerDixon's Wicked Citrus Gin
Non-traditional gin, distilled over a blend of citrus botanicals.Canada

"A subtle nose with savoury, stalky, dry leaves and dried spices. Wet black pepper and a deep earthiness. A good texture/weight on the palate. Deep subtle earthy spice."

Germany

Category WinnerHirschberg Gin
Dry GinGermany

"A soft sweet nose of rose petal and icing sugar - delicate and inviting. A fresh juniper palate with a hint of marine/menthol character. A little hot on a chewy pepper finish."

Israel

Category WinnerLevantine Gin
Levantine GinIsrael

"Bright, bold, pungent nose. Very leafy, green and damp, but not unpleasant. Good weight on the palate, but very earthy and peaty."

Italy

Category WinnerCollesi
GinItaly

"Sweet floral aromas with green mint blossom, angelica and rose. A juicy, vibrant palate which is floral-forward. Balanced with juniper underneath. A good finish/length."

Japan

Category WinnerThe Kyoto Distillery
KI NO TEA Kyoto Dry GinJapan

"Bright juniper-led nose alongside coriander stalk. A sumptuous texture. Sweet citrus and zesty peel. Lifted and layered. Delightful, silky texture, superb balance bright citrus, jammy floral and a juniper finish."

Netherlands

Category WinnerHanami Dry Gin
Cherry BlossomNetherlands

"Fresh nose with a light creaminess, then pine and pepper. Gentle green floral aromas. Soft. A bit hot on the palate with a thick texture. Spiky green characters and zesty citrus finish."

New Zealand

Category WinnerScapegrace
GoldNew Zealand

"Rich juniper. A juicy finish and well-balanced heat. Excessively rooty and earthy, but clean and reasonable sippable."

Norway

Category WinnerBivrost
GinNorway

Republic of Ireland

Category WinnerSilver Spear
Irish Distilled GinRepublic of Ireland

"Slightly stewed aromas of apple and damp earth. Forest floor. Peppery sawdust in the background. Soft and earthy, but quite pleasant. Perfectly serviceable. A sweet grassy finish."

Spain

Category WinnerSpirito Vetton
Extra DrySpain

"Succulent menthol and spiced orange aromas with bright lemon coriander. Supple, soft texture. Good weight. A touch of cardamom mint balanced with citrus. Good finish. Strong flavour and generally good profile."

United Kingdom

Category WinnerMasons Dry Yorkshire Gin
Lavender EditionUnited Kingdom

"Bright, inviting menthol, camomile, white blossom and juniper aromas. A chewy, soft, silky texture. Full blossom, juniper and coriander with an earthiness underneath. Well-balanced with a good length."