World Gin Awards 2021

"This gin has a fresh, leafy mouthfeel with the slight oiliness of freshly cracked coriander seed. Sweet notes of tobacco and tea on the palate are joined by a little caramel, before spice and menthol pepper on the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Destileria Thevenon
La Francesa GinArgentina

SILVER WINNERS

Jardín Escondido
Argentina

BRONZE WINNERS

Cordillera
London DryArgentina

Country WinnerHM GIN
Rare DryAustralia

"A light nose, juniper and a touch of candied lemon sherbet. Zesty lemon peel at the fore, clean and appearling. A rounded complex palate and a lasting complex finish."

GOLD WINNERS

HM GIN
Rare DryAustralia

Prohibition Liquor Co
JuniperusAustralia

Dasher + Fisher
MountainAustralia

SILVER WINNERS

Never Never Distilling Co.
Triple Juniper GinAustralia

Never Never Distilling Co.
Triple Juniper Export Strength GinAustralia

Naught Distilling
Classic Dry GinAustralia

Hellfire Bluff Distillery
London Dry GinAustralia

Wolf Lane Distillery
Queensland Dry GinAustralia

Archie Rose Distilling Co.
Straight Dry GinAustralia

BRONZE WINNERS

Sandy Gray
Artisan Small Batch GinAustralia

Original Spirit Co.
Classic Dry GinAustralia

Callington Mill Distillery
Poltergeist Unfiltered GinAustralia

Archie Rose Distilling Co,
Bone Dry GinAustralia

Seabourne Distillery
Pacific GinAustralia

Narrow Tracks Distilling
Dry GinAustralia

Country WinnerWharfedale Gardens
GinAustria

"A complex and well-balanced nose with soft aromas of orange and apple alongside more herbaceous notes. The palate is multi-layered with notes of juniper, pine, and citrus before a lingering finish with hints of white pepper. Overall, a beautifully made gin."

GOLD WINNERS

Wharfedale Gardens
GinAustria

Country WinnerDADA CHAPEL
ORGANIC DRY GINBelgium

"Funky fruity juniper on the nose. Earthy palate with notes of thyme/rosemary, orange ripeness. Creamy and rounded on the palate with a nice length and chocolate notes on the end."

GOLD WINNERS

DADA CHAPEL
ORGANIC DRY GINBelgium

SILVER WINNERS

Secret D’Alost
GinBelgium

Meander Gin
London DryBelgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Gils Distilleries
Dragon Ride GinBelgium

Bonheur
Belgium

Zeal-gin
Pomegranate, Rhubarb, MintBelgium

Country WinnerBeg
GinBrazil

"Bold and inviting juniper aromas: a real sparkle of resinous pine. On the palate there's a little sweetness, but the balance is good and it has a lovely, slightly spicy finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Beg
GinBrazil

O'Gin
WhiteBrazil

SILVER WINNERS

Distilleria Noi
Ion London Dry GinBrazil

The Green Vault
London Dry GinBrazil

Ivaí Gin
London Dry GinBrazil

Nola Gin
London Dry GinBrazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Azzurra
London Dry GinBrazil

O'Gin
LondonBrazil

Satira
London Dry GinBrazil

Country WinnerThe Gnu Normal
London Dry GinCanada

GOLD WINNERS

The Gnu Normal
London Dry GinCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Last Best Brewing & Distilling
First LoveCanada

Anohka
Tempest Dry GinCanada

BRONZE WINNERS

Seventh Heaven
London Dry GinCanada

Country WinnerGin Provincia
PatagoniaChile

"Lemon verbena on the nose: bright, citrusy, and leafy. Slightly grassy flavours come through on the palate, but the distillation is clean and crisp and the finish is pleasantly dry."

GOLD WINNERS

Gin Provincia
PatagoniaChile

Country WinnerSelva
London Dry GinColombia

"Full-on juniper on the nose: fresh, vibrant, and resinous. Green pine notes on the palate are joined by a selection of citrus, including lemon, grapefruit, and orange. This has an oily mouthfeel and a final, lasting finish of juniper."

GOLD WINNERS

Selva
London Dry GinColombia

Country WinnerAura Gin
KarbunCroatia

"There's a little salt and spice on the nose. An initial sweetness on the palate is combined with notes of anise and juniper, as well as a broader spice character, before a gentle warmth develops on the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Aura Gin
KarbunCroatia

SILVER WINNERS

Aura Gin
Karbun Limited Sea EditionCroatia

BRONZE WINNERS

Old Pilot's
London DryCroatia

Country WinnerAoratos
Dry GinCyprus

GOLD WINNERS

Aoratos
Dry GinCyprus

Country WinnerMad Owl Gin
London DryDenmark

"A touch of buttermint on the nose, alongside citrus-forward linalool from coriander seed. A notably well-integrated and balanced gin with engaging notes of orange, spice, and herbal cola."

GOLD WINNERS

Mad Owl Gin
London DryDenmark

SILVER WINNERS

Begin Copenhagen
Pepper & Bay LeafDenmark

Country WinnerWhitley Neill
Connoisseur's CutEngland

"Saline notes and perfumed lemon. Well intergrated, classic character with a lovely journey into flavour development with zesty orange and a peppery finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Whitley Neill
Connoisseur's CutEngland

SILVER WINNERS

Spirit Of Swaledale
MoorlandEngland

Gibson's
ExceptionEngland

Helen Browning's
Organic GinEngland

Teccognano
Sabatini GinEngland

Henley Gin
Classic DryEngland

Henley Gin
Oriental SpicedEngland

Rosemullion
Dry GinEngland

British Original
London Dry GinEngland

Ten Hides
London dry ginEngland

Wessex Distillery
Family Run Gin DistilleryEngland

Oakhurst Gin
London Dry GinEngland

Home Farm Gin
London Dry GinEngland

BRONZE WINNERS

Gibson's
London Dry GinEngland

The Cotswolds Distillery
Dry GinEngland

Psychopomp Microdistillery
WodenEngland

Henley Gin
White LabelEngland

St. Giles Gin
London DryEngland

Trinity
English Garden Gin - AutumnEngland

D1 London Spirits
London GinEngland

The Botanical's
Premium London Dry GinEngland

Country WinnerJunimperium
Blended Dry GinEstonia

"An absolutely superb gin: well-rounded and finely distilled. It ticks all of the boxes with a solid, complex and classic character, a little oiliness on the palate, and a profile that is delicious both neat and in mixed drinks."

GOLD WINNERS

Junimperium
Blended Dry GinEstonia

SILVER WINNERS

Atla Distillery
Atla GINEstonia

BRONZE WINNERS

Gindome
London Dry GinEstonia

Country WinnerOld Thames
Dry GinFrance

GOLD WINNERS

Old Thames
Dry GinFrance

SILVER WINNERS

Chauffouillarde Cascade
London DryFrance

Distillerie Heroult
Avis de TempêteFrance

BRONZE WINNERS

THE GARDENER
FRENCH RIVIERA GINFrance

DISTILLERIE DU MONT BLANC
GENIEVRE INTENSEFrance

Country WinnerHeidebrennerei
London Dry GinGermany

"Cardamom and spices on nose with a suggestion of creaminess. Well balanced and handled spice, pleasing long finish with a little warmth."

GOLD WINNERS

Heidebrennerei
London Dry GinGermany

SILVER WINNERS

Elephant Gin
London Dry GinGermany

KK Spirits
SolbombGermany

Adelgard Gin
London Dry GinGermany

Mr. Branch
Distiller’s CutGermany

Riot Gin
Taste Love CraftGermany

Schwarzer Walfisch Gin
London Dry GinGermany

SHADOWS
Franconian Dry Gin classicGermany

BRONZE WINNERS

Boar Distillery
Blackforest Premium Dry GinGermany

Humulupu
Hop GinGermany

Hamburg-Zanzibar
Silent Nashi GinGermany

Gin Triple Peak
yellow labelGermany

Country WinnerSark Gin
Guernsey

"A distinctive nose of pithy citrus and a savoury smokiness. The palate is wonderfully powerful and complex: juniper notes are nicely presented along with intense citrus and a hint of florality. A bold, green finish of pine and fir that lingers on the tongue."

GOLD WINNERS

Sark Gin
Guernsey

Country WinnerNinth Wave
Irish GinIceland

"Angelica and floral aromas. A spicy gin, building in intensity with heavy coriander seed, then an aftershock of floral and citric notes. Crisp and clean with well definied flavour."

GOLD WINNERS

Marberg
Icelandic Dry GinIceland

SILVER WINNERS

Greater Than
London Dry GinIndia

GOLD WINNERS

Ninth Wave
Irish GinIreland

SILVER WINNERS

Kells Gin
GinIreland

BRONZE WINNERS

Glendalough Distillery
Wild Botanical GinIreland

Country WinnerGlep Beverages
Gin FulmineItaly

"Big, bold, and resinous juniper notes on the nose that are extremely piney and forest-like. To taste, the juniper comes through well, accented by a touch of sweetness. Overall, a great classic gin."

GOLD WINNERS

Glep Beverages
Gin FulmineItaly

SILVER WINNERS

Elly's 21
London Dry GinItaly

Gin Factory
Barbarasa GinItaly

Ginlio
London DryItaly

Gin dei Sibillini
VettoreItaly

BRONZE WINNERS

Edelschwarz
Bio GinItaly

Sorte Gin
London DryItaly

Gargano
Dry GinItaly

NANNONI GRAPPE SRL
GIN VERGINEItaly

Country WinnerThe Kyoto Distillery
Ki No Bi Sei Kyoto Dry GinJapan

"A complex gin with a bouquet of citrus and floral aromatics. The mouthfeel is delightfully creamy and the flavour profile is finessed with notes of juniper, citrus, and a touch of spice."

GOLD WINNERS

The Kyoto Distillery
Ki No Bi Sei Kyoto Dry GinJapan

SILVER WINNERS

Sakurao
Gin HamagouJapan

BRONZE WINNERS

Sakurao
Gin OriginalJapan

GOLD WINNERS

Bravura
Light , Floral , EarthyLebanon

Country WinnerMofongo's Distillery
Floral GinNetherlands

"The gin has an interesting and engaging character with lots of freshly-cracked coriander seed, lemon citrus, and bright juniper. These flavours continue onto the finish, which is particularly long and has a silky oiliness to it."

GOLD WINNERS

Mofongo's Distillery
Floral GinNetherlands

SILVER WINNERS

Mofongo's Distillery
Grapefruit GinNetherlands

Country WinnerBareksten
Double GinNorway

"Leafy aromas on the nose with subtle, slightly menthol notes and a touch of aloe. These bright and crisp green notes continue onto the palate with a more floral juniper character and zesty fruity notes."

GOLD WINNERS

Bareksten
Double GinNorway

SILVER WINNERS

Bareksten
Botanical GinNorway

SILVER WINNERS

Black Pig
Gin Black Pig Costa AlentejanaPortugal

SILVER WINNERS

Distileria Magura Zamfirei
Dry Gin No.4Romania

Country WinnerSmugglers Spirits
Smugglers GinScotland

"Fresh and fragrant. Green cardamom and intense juniper on the nose. Orange and spring blossom on the palate. Aromatic, peppery, zesty, floral and complex."

GOLD WINNERS

Smugglers Spirits
Smugglers GinScotland

SILVER WINNERS

Sky Garden Gin
London Dry styleScotland

Eden Mill St Andrews x Gordon Ramsay
Ramsay's GinScotland

Edinburgh Gin
SeasideScotland

Fidra Gin
London DryScotland

Home House
Home HouseScotland

BRONZE WINNERS

Eden Mill St Andrews x Lawn Tennis Association
Wildcard GinScotland

Kinrara Distillery
Artist Edition 'Ginny'Scotland

Orkney Spirits
Aatta GinScotland

Tulchan
London Dry GinScotland

Country WinnerTanglin
Singapore GinSingapore

"On the nose, this has an unusually fragrant, slightly curried note, somewhat reminiscent of a Thai curry with lime leaf and lemongrass. To taste, there are flavours of tropical fruit along with pine, citrus, and a lovely creaminess, before a finish of exotic pepper notes."

GOLD WINNERS

Tanglin
Singapore GinSingapore

SILVER WINNERS

Tanglin
Orchid GinSingapore

Country WinnerKomarjev Gin
A+Slovenia

"Lots of juniper notes, accompanied by a touch of salinity. A light sweetness fades into a maritime-esque, salty leafiness. This gin is particularly refreshing and would work well with sparkling water."

GOLD WINNERS

Komarjev Gin
A+Slovenia

SILVER WINNERS

Gin Pozvacin
London DrySlovenia

BRONZE WINNERS

Petriot Gin
Green GeorgeSlovenia

SILVER WINNERS

Amarula
GinSouth Africa

BRONZE WINNERS

Cruxland Gin
Kalahari TrufflesSouth Africa

Country WinnerVanagandr
London Dry GinSpain

"The gin has slightly sweet and woody cinnamon and cassia on the nose. There is lots of pine on the palate, as well as zingy citrus and baking spice. Overall, this has a good level of complexity and a well-balanced sweetness."

GOLD WINNERS

Gianda
Lavander HeartSpain

Vanagandr
London Dry GinSpain

SILVER WINNERS

Destilerías Espronceda
Gin Premium 38Spain

BRONZE WINNERS

RODERS
genuine London dry ginSpain

Country WinnerLihnell´s
Dry GinSweden

"Light red fruit notes on the nose with a restrained jamminess. The gin has a particularly smooth and well-rounded texture and good complexity. The finish has a peppery bite to it."

GOLD WINNERS

Lihnell´s
Dry GinSweden

Mill Gin
London DrySweden

SILVER WINNERS

Hernö Gin
Pink Btl GinSweden

BRONZE WINNERS

First Distillery Sigtuna
First GinSweden

Country WinnerVaMo's Gin
Switzerland

"Juniper and coriander seed on the nose, joined by a little seaweed salinity. To taste, flavours of juniper and a piney sappiness develop into notes of cloves and cinnamon spice. The finish is rich and earthy, with plenty of grassy pine notes."

GOLD WINNERS

VaMo's Gin
Switzerland

SILVER WINNERS

LAGINORI
Zurich Dry GinSwitzerland

BRONZE WINNERS

Les Celliers de Vétroz
Gin D'EiSwitzerland

Ginfinity
Handcrafted Premium GinSwitzerland

Country WinnerSoul & Spirits
Juniper Galaxy GinTaiwan

"Lots of lemon and lime on the nose with a dash of sherbet sweetness and mandarin. There's lots of lovely leafiness up-front on the palate: aromatic herbs, including thyme and rosemary. An exotic and exciting gin that really showcases some of the botanicals local to the distillery. Well-made with a good balance."

GOLD WINNERS

Soul & Spirits
Juniper Galaxy GinTaiwan

Country WinnerGWYR
Distiller's CutWales

"Light nose with nostes of menthol, nettle, savoury vegetal and mint. Fruity on the palate with apple, peach and round mouthfeel. Floral elements of rose, aniseed and herbal."

GOLD WINNERS

GWYR
Distiller's CutWales

SILVER WINNERS

Cascave
Premium Dry GinWales

BRONZE WINNERS

Foragers
Black Label GinWales

World's Best London Dry GinCountry WinnerRoots GinMarlborough Dry GinNew Zealand

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Argentina

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Australia

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Austria

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Belgium

GOLD WINNERS

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Brazil

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Canada

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Chile

GOLD WINNERS

Colombia

GOLD WINNERS

Croatia

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Cyprus

GOLD WINNERS

Denmark

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England

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Estonia

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France

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Germany

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Guernsey

GOLD WINNERS

Iceland

GOLD WINNERS

India

SILVER WINNERS

Ireland

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Italy

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Japan

GOLD WINNERS

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Lebanon

GOLD WINNERS

Netherlands

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Norway

GOLD WINNERS

World's Best London Dry Gin
Country Winner
Roots Gin
Marlborough Dry Gin
New Zealand