World Gin Awards 2021

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World's Best Classic Gin
Country Winner
Tobermory
Hebridean Mountain Gin
Scotland

"Strong, resinous juniper and pine notes on the nose with some bright citrus. The juniper and citrus notes combine well on the palate with a touch of cardamom. It’s fresh, complex and long lasting, with some black pepper notes in the finish."

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SILVER WINNERS

Tobermory
Hebridean GinScotland

Rule Gin
Scotland

Australia

Country WinnerNever Never Distillery
Southern Strength GinAustralia

"Resinous juniper and pine in the front, with some citrus just behind. With added water it opens up and more juniper appears on the palate. Citrusy, piney, with an everlasting finish. "

Belgium

Country WinnerDouble You Gin
Belgium

"Juniper is present on the mid-palate, while ginger and citrus aromas are present on the nose. The palate also offers rosemary, basil and some sweetness; everything is well-integrated. "

SILVER WINNERS

Wout'sGin
Classic GinBelgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Ocus Gin
Organic GinBelgium

Brazil

Country WinnerBEG
New World Navy GinBrazil

"Fresh and piney nose with plenty of juniper notes, touches of wood, spice and citrus, and a salty note, almost like olives. The briny flavour continues onto the palate, which is mild for the ABV with more piney juniper. Pepper and herb notes in the finish."

Canada

Country WinnerAmpersand Distilling Co.
Ampersand GinCanada

"Juniper-forward aroma, with some underlying spiciness. There’s a touch of caramel sweetness on the palate. Smooth and round mouthfeel. Complex spicy finish, with a touch of curry leaf. Very cohesive and thought-out, with juniper on the finish balanced out by bright zesty notes."

GOLD WINNERS

Last Best Distilling
FortunellaCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Flourish Gin
Canada

BRONZE WINNERS

Masq
Canada

England

Country WinnerBristol Dry Gin
Classic 40%England

"Great complexity on the nose with some Mediterranean herbal notes. Extremely smooth mouthfeel, well-produced with fairly intense flavours including cardamon, citrus, ginger and spice (and lots of the latter two). Very fresh and a really rounded product. "

GOLD WINNERS

Whittaker's Gin
OriginalEngland

SILVER WINNERS

Norfolk Farmhouse
DryEngland

BRONZE WINNERS

Redsmith
London Dry GinEngland

Lumber’s Bartholomew 137 Gin
Berkshire DryEngland

Wyrd
Dry GinEngland

Falmouth Black Rock Gin
ClassicEngland

Finland

SILVER WINNERS

Explorer
GinFinland

France

Country WinnerOsmoz Gin
CitrusFrance

"The nose is light with hay and meadow flowers, alongside hints of juniper and mint. The palate is nicely balanced with zesty citrus and slight acidity supported by earthy, resinous juniper. It is very smooth and easy, before a peppery prickle in the finish. "

SILVER WINNERS

Baron D' Gin
Premium Gin De FranceFrance

BRONZE WINNERS

Osmoz Gin
ClassicFrance

Germany

Country WinnerWarburger
Brewhouse GinGermany

"The nose is rather vegetal with sea buckthorn, angelica, wet leaves and bright citrus. It evolves on the palate with notes of cassia, cut grass and sweet hay, with a pleasing contrast between piney juniper, gorse flower and citrus. An intriguing spirit with nice complexity on the palate and good balance. "

SILVER WINNERS

Spirits of Old Man
Gin Project FourGermany

Iceland

Country WinnerÓlafsson
Classic GinIceland

"The nose is subtle, with aromas of warm spice, green leafy herbs and oranges. There is a pleasant oiliness on the palate with notes of sweet orange blossom and orange marmalade. Subdued juniper and some nuttiness come through before the nicely rounded, slightly peppery finish."

Italy

Country WinnerPortofino
Dry GinItaly

"Deep juniper and resinous notes on the nose with angelica, citrus and some spirit heat. The palate has a little oiliness, alongside a pleasant dryness and acidity; there are notes of juniper, angelica and sweet orange, with peppercorns to finish. A big, powerful palate with classic balance."

SILVER WINNERS

St. Urban Gin
Italy

Netherlands

Country WinnerBoomsma
Dry GinNetherlands

"Juniper, sage and lemon with hints of chamomile on the nose. A juniper-forward palate with coriander, green cardamom and sweetness from liquorice on the finish. Nicely balanced with earthiness present."

Republic of Ireland

Country WinnerBoyle's Gin
Small Batch Botanical GinRepublic of Ireland

"Very gentle citrus aromas lead to a sharp, bright palate with notes of lemon, orris and liquorice sweetness. Some coriander spice in the finish. There are good classic gin elements shining through."