World Gin Awards 2019

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World's Best London Dry Gin
Category Winner
Dingle Distillery
Original Gin
Republic of Ireland

"Lots of interesting notes going on, both on the nose and the palate. Even a little bit of toffee and caramel too, which is both intriguing and unexpected. Has a bit of everything, but all nicely balanced."

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""Bright zesty menthol and citrus aromas with a dusty earthiness underneath. Soft, gentle floral over a juniper core on the palate. A nice peppery, stalky floral finish. A solid example.""

Austria

SILVER WINNERS

Steinhorn Gin
London Dry GinAustria

Brazil

Category WinnerYVY Destilaria
Mar GinBrazil

Canada

Category WinnerParlour Gin
London Dry StyleCanada

"Juniper and parsley with white flowers on the nose. Mild caramel aromas. Candied citrus and honey flavour with mild green apple warming. Lingering sweetness."

Croatia

Category WinnerDubrovnik Republic
Dalmatian Dry GinCroatia

""Gentle aromas, light notes of juniper and some citrus, a nicely balanced traditional style gin""

Denmark

Category WinnerMarstal No. 31
London Dry GinDenmark

""A deep savoury menthol nose. Unexpected, but not unpleasant. Liquorice, bark and orange peel.""

Germany

Category WinnerFoerster's
Heide GinGermany

""Complex but in an odd way. Bright lifted perfumed citrus and layered rose petal over juniper. A smooth palate, though a little light in texture and definition. A nice white pepper and citrus finish.""

GOLD WINNERS

V-Sinne
Schwarzwald Dry GinGermany

SILVER WINNERS

Sweyn
Gabelbart GinGermany

BRONZE WINNERS

Monokel Gin
ClassicGermany

India

Category WinnerGreater Than
London Dry GinIndia

""A good standard, good juniper. Lots on nose - big and full on palate - a good gin.""

Japan

Category WinnerThe Kyoto Distillery
KI NO BI SEI Kyoto Dry GinJapan

"Very approachable gin with a light aroma and delicious taste. "

GOLD WINNERS

Benizakura Distillery 9148
1922Japan

Netherlands

Category WinnerNo.3
London Dry GinNetherlands

"Nose of citrus and toasted nuts; big flavours but under control. A good, solid, classic gin."

GOLD WINNERS

Rutte Dry Gin
Dry GinNetherlands

SILVER WINNERS

Gospel Spirits
Dutch GinNetherlands

Norway

Category WinnerOslo Håndverksdestilleri
VIDDANorway

""Bright confection vanilla and a little synthetic citrus on the nose. Good intensity and complexity.""

Portugal

Category WinnerADAMUS
ADAMUSPortugal

""Soft, subtle floral and juniper aromas with a hint of citrus in the background. Gentle palette with a soft, short finish.""

Scotland

BRONZE WINNERS

Raven Gin
Thought & MemoryScotland

Slovenia

Category WinnerBroken Bones
London Dry GinSlovenia

"Strong aromas of pink pepper. A clean palate though a little thick in texture . Peppery juniper with a nice floral finish. A bit of heat on the finish."

South Africa

Category WinnerKWV
Cruxland GinSouth Africa

"Bright peppermint and a chalky note on the nose. Zesty, juicy fresh orange. The palate is bright, fresh and lifted. Citrus-led. Layered with a pink pepper finish."

Spain

Category WinnerMonti
London Dry GinSpain

"Beautiful floral fragrance, soft sweet and fruity palette moving into a gentle finish."

Sweden

Category WinnerHernö
London DrySweden

"Restrained gentle floral aromas. A smooth, rich and elegant palate. Soft floral juniper and a hint of bergamot. A good finish. Quite simple, but effective."

GOLD WINNERS

Mill Gin
Handcrafted Swedisch Dry GinSweden

Nordic Gin House
København Klassisk Gin (Copenhagen Classic Gin)Sweden

Switzerland

SILVER WINNERS

Edelwhite
GinSwitzerland

United Kingdom

Category WinnerWhitby Gin
United Kingdom

"Boom town I love the aroma on this particular gin. It balances freshness but complex.Classic green cardamon then takes over. Be great in cocktails. Long orange citrusy length."