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World Gin Awards 2021
Winners
Download the World Gin Awards 2024 Medallist and Country Winners List Here
World's Best London Dry Gin
Country Winner
Lydén Distillery
Dry Gin
Sweden
"A powerful, fragrant nose with resinous pine, green herbs, chamomile, white grapefruit and meadow grass. The palate is well balanced with an fantastic oiliness, warm spice, earthy juniper and the cut of grapefruit acidity. Some orange and pepper notes in the finish. Superb balance and control of flavours and complexity."
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GOLD WINNERS
Hernö Gin
London Dry
Sweden
SILVER WINNERS
Revsunds Distillery
Mylta Gin
Sweden
Revsunds Distillery
Herrevaden Gin
Sweden
BRONZE WINNERS
Mill Gin
London Dry Gin
Sweden
Revsunds Distillery
Karlsbergs Gin
Sweden
Argentina
SILVER WINNERS
Terrier
Wild London Dry Gin
Argentina
Australia
Country Winner
The West Winds Gin
The Sabre
Australia
"Nice Juniper flavour, and a classic nose of coriander and orange peel, with some spicy notes among them. The mouthfeel is great with some smooth citrus presence, pepper, and some spice. "
GOLD WINNERS
Brisbane Distillery Company
Queensland Dry
Australia
Earp Distilling Co.
Just Juniper
Australia
SILVER WINNERS
Earp Distilling Co.
No. 8 Dry Gin
Australia
Old Young's
1829 Gin
Australia
BRONZE WINNERS
Native Spirits
Adelaide Classic Gin By 23rd Street
Australia
Brookie's
Byron Dry Gin
Australia
Native Spirits
Melbourne Classic Gin by Patient Wolf
Australia
Native Spirits
West Winds Gin
Australia
Austria
Country Winner
Jesche
London Dry Gin
Austria
"Juniper comes through with good intensity. There are some nice herbal flavours of rosemary and basil on the nose, and on the palate there’s tuermeric, anise, and coriander, with a spicy finish. "
SILVER WINNERS
Kaufmann Spirits
Mountain Gin
Austria
BRONZE WINNERS
Bærenman
London Dry Gin
Austria
Belgium
Country Winner
Filliers Dry Gin 28
Tribute
Belgium
"Coriander and light citrus on the nose, leading to notes of lime, spices and pepper on the palate and a lovely juniper character. Good mouthfeel. Very mild for the strength and nicely balanced."
SILVER WINNERS
Steam Gin Spiced
Belgium
BRONZE WINNERS
Luperia Gin
Belgium
Brazil
Country Winner
Lassaleti
London Dry Gin
Brazil
"It smells exotic and interesting, with earthy and herbaceous notes, lots of turmeric, and ginger. The palate is quite elegant, quite spicy and less earthy, with a good amount of juniper pine and a touch of citrus. It has a lot of character and evolves well on the palate."
GOLD WINNERS
Yvy
Mar
Brazil
SILVER WINNERS
BEG
Brazilian Boutique Gin
Brazil
BRONZE WINNERS
Vanfall
London Dry Gin
Brazil
Canada
Country Winner
Distillerie du Fjord
Km12 Monts-Valin
Canada
"Mixed spice aroma, and some twiggy woodiness. Light caramel sweetness under incense and purple flower notes. Bittersweet finish, and a slightly slick mouthfeel. Really savoury and floral and delicious."
GOLD WINNERS
Last Best Distilling
Savage Love
Canada
SILVER WINNERS
Devil's Keep Gin
London Dry
Canada
BRONZE WINNERS
Parlour Gin
Canada
Shelter Point Distillery
Hand-Foraged Botanical Gin
Canada
Steinhart
Classic Gin
Canada
China
Country Winner
Herbit G!N
Blue Dragon
China
"Floral and citrus aromas with lemongrass notes which continue onto the palate, with added vegetal notes, pleasant juniper and a slight bitterness. The finish brings hints of basil and green grass. A very interesting and creative gin with nice balance and structure."
SILVER WINNERS
Herbit G!N
Red Lantern
China
Herbit G!N
New Black
China
Croatia
Country Winner
Dubrovnik Republic
Dalmatian Dry Gin
Croatia
"Lovely juniper, citrus and spice notes on the nose. The palate has lots of fresh citrus and a decent sweetness, with a lovely smooth mouthfeel. Great balance and character."
SILVER WINNERS
Aura Gin
Karbun
Croatia
Denmark
Country Winner
Sønderborg
Gin
Denmark
"Exotic fruits like pineapple and mango and a decent hay aroma on the nose. A creamy mouthfeel, with a good combination of juniper and citrus notes on the palate leading to a fruity, spicy finish. Very well balanced with a good gin character."
SILVER WINNERS
Mosgaard Whisky
Dry Gin
Denmark
Genforeningsgin
Gin
Denmark
England
Country Winner
Hawkridge Distillers
The Blowing Stone
England
"A great traditional-style gin with a zing of juniper alongside meadow flowers, herbs, citrus peel, cumin and gingery spices. Good and complex. Some woody notes and some warmth, before a complex, rounded finish. "
GOLD WINNERS
St. Giles
England
Rainbow Gin
England
SILVER WINNERS
Chatsworth Gin
England
Oystermen Gin
London Dry Gin Infused With Oyster Leaf
England
Stockport Gin
Twist of Lime Edition
England
Broker's
London Dry Gin
England
Viper Gin
London Dry Gin
England
58 Gin
London Dry
England
Deck Chair Gin
England
West Berkshire Brewery
Dragon Hill London Dry Gin
England
St. Giles
London Dry
England
Magpie Hill
London Dry Gin
England
BRONZE WINNERS
The Botanical's
Premium Lodon Dry Gin
England
Stockport Gin
Sustainable Edition
England
Chew Valley Distillery
London Dry
England
Sun Bear
Original Gin
England
Abingdon Gin
London Dry
England
Beefeater
London Dry
England
Dartmouth Gin
English Gin
England
Slingsby
London Dry Gin
England
Salcombe Gin
'Start Point'
England
Sky Wave Gin
Liberation London Dry
England
Beefeater
24
England
Whitley Neill Gin
The Original Dry Gin
England
York Gin
London Dry
England
Bond Street
Signature
England
Taplin & Mageean Spirit Co.
Signature Edition
England
Tesco Finest
The Melodist London Dry Gin
England
Estonia
Country Winner
Junimperium
Blended Dry Gin
Estonia
"Citrus notes and a spirituous touch on the nose. Lots of lime comes through on the palate, leading to a fruity finish. Very smooth and balanced."
GOLD WINNERS
Get Married Gin
Estonia
Finland
Country Winner
Pyynikin
Payday Craft Gin
Finland
"Ginger and coriander play back and forth on the nose, with juniper behind. On the palate it has a good texture and is smoky and spicy in flavour, with liquorice, mint and cardamom. There’s lingering spice in the finish. Complex and well balanced."
SILVER WINNERS
Nagu
Small Batch Dry Gin
Finland
France
Country Winner
Distillerie Du Grand Nez
Attribut N°2
France
"Fine pine and spruce notes on the nose, with citrus, hay and a woody hint. The palate is slightly floral, with red berries, angelica, coriander, fennel and dark resinous notes. The flavours are well bound and balanced."
GOLD WINNERS
The Islands Gin
L'Origine
France
SILVER WINNERS
Distillerie Du Grand Nez
Attribut N°1
France
BRONZE WINNERS
Citadelle Gin
Original
France
Coqlicorne
Le Mans Dry
France
Germany
Country Winner
Monokel
Dry Gin
Germany
"A very fruity and nutty nose with cherries, citrus and earthy spice. The palate turns out to be quite spicy, peppery and woody. Quite silky initially and lingers for a good long time. Classic and elegant with lovely complexity."
GOLD WINNERS
4630
Premium Gin
Germany
SILVER WINNERS
Brennerei Bosselmann
Heide-Gin
Germany
Maennerhobby
Foersters Heide Gin
Germany
Destillerie Schnitzer
Gin London Dry
Germany
Wutach
London Dry Gin
Germany
BRONZE WINNERS
Maennerhobby
Cubanze Gin
Germany
Norgin
Premium London Dry Gin
Germany
Iceland
SILVER WINNERS
Marberg
London Dry Gin
Iceland
India
SILVER WINNERS
Greater Than
London Dry Gin
India
Italy
Country Winner
Mother's Ruin
Mediterraneo London Dry Gin
Italy
"Soft, green juniper notes on the nose. The palate is a bit stronger, with warm orange citrus and more hints of green juniper, and a decent balance throughout. The finish is warming and long."
SILVER WINNERS
Piero Dry Gin
Italy
Japan
Country Winner
Sakurao
Original
Japan
GOLD WINNERS
Sakurao
Hamagou
Japan
SILVER WINNERS
Sakaki Xix
Japanese Craft Gin
Japan
BRONZE WINNERS
Matsui Gin
The Hakuto Japanese Gin
Japan
Netherlands
Country Winner
Rutte
Celery Gin
Netherlands
"The nose is juniper led with spice, wood and cereal notes. A spicy complexity on the palate with hints of white pepper, liquorice, rose petals and citrus peel. It’s dry and silky, well balanced and compelling."
SILVER WINNERS
Gin 1689
Authentic Dutch Dry Gin
Netherlands
BRONZE WINNERS
The Stillery
Floral Gin
Netherlands
New Zealand
Country Winner
Broken Heart Spirits
New Zealand
"This has a gorgeous nose of red berries, oranges, juniper and fresh herbs. The palate is well integrated with juniper, pepper, herbs and later grapefruit notes. Super balance and a nice complexity."
Northern Ireland
Country Winner
Belfast Artisan Distillery
Small Batch Gin
Northern Ireland
"Juniper, cinnamon, cardamom and orange peel on the nose. The palate brings more notes of juniper and orange, with sweet herbs and cloves. This feels clean and precise."
SILVER WINNERS
Boatyard Distillery
Double Gin
Northern Ireland
Norway
Country Winner
Bareksten
Double Gin
Norway
"This has an elegant and sophisticated nose with juniper, coriander, herbal and citrus notes. A clean, dry palate with forest notes, piney juniper, lemon peel and pepper. It ends with a long, superbly balanced finish."
SILVER WINNERS
Bareksten
Botanical Gin
Norway
BRONZE WINNERS
Bareksten
Darkness
Norway
Portugal
Country Winner
Destilaria Black Pig Alentejo
Gin Black Pig Costa Alentejana
Portugal
"The nose is juicy with orange, pineapple, apricots and juniper. Those juicy fruit notes continue onto the palate where they meet angelica and slightly resinous and rooty characters."
Republic of Ireland
Country Winner
Trade Secrets
Irish Dry Gin
Republic of Ireland
"A juicy nose with berries, fruit jam, scorched orange peel, and a hint of cloves. The palate has notes of dark spice, with vanilla, angelica, orris, cherries, and florality from violet and jasmine."
GOLD WINNERS
Dingle Distillery
Dingle Gin
Republic of Ireland
SILVER WINNERS
Wild Burrow
Distilled London Dry Gin
Republic of Ireland
Bertha's Revenge
Irish Milk Gin
Republic of Ireland
BRONZE WINNERS
Glendalough Distillery
Wild Botanical Gin
Republic of Ireland
Dublin City Gin
The Dublin Cut
Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Country Winner
Glaswegin
Scotland
"A citrus nose with sweet pine and floral notes. On the palate it’s clean, dry and well balanced, with bright citrus, sweet orange, juniper and cardamom. Good acidity with a satisfying finish. Very pleasant."
GOLD WINNERS
Isle of Harris Gin
Scotland
SILVER WINNERS
King's Hill Gin
Scotland
Edinburgh Gin
Classic
Scotland
Misty Isle
Cill Targhlain
Scotland
BRONZE WINNERS
Gordon's
Traveller's Edition
Scotland
Darnley's Gin
Spiced Gin
Scotland
Ben Lomond
Gin
Scotland
Smugglers Gin
Scotland
South Africa
Country Winner
Hout Bay Harbour
Harbour Dry
South Africa
"The nose has a very green and herbal aroma that is slightly hempen, which combines well with the spice flavours that are predominant on the palate. A very elegant combination of herbs and spices, with a touch of citrus in the finish. A simple, smooth, well-balanced product."
GOLD WINNERS
Cruxland
Kalahari Truffel
South Africa
Spain
Country Winner
Bunker
Origen
Spain
"Complex aroma with juniper, anise, rosemary, fresh orange citrus and a touch of salinity. The palate shows a nice balance of classic London dry botanicals, with juniper, lemon, rosemary and a continuing salty hint. "
SILVER WINNERS
Vanagandr
London Dry Gin
Spain
BRONZE WINNERS
Astobiza
London Dry Gin
Spain
Switzerland
Country Winner
5400
Baden Dry Gin
Switzerland
"Green flowers and herbal notes on the nose with low juniper and citrus. The palate is spicy and crisp with bolder juniper and a minty-menthol character. It has a very elegant texture."
SILVER WINNERS
Turicum
London Dry Gin
Switzerland
BRONZE WINNERS
Edelwhite Gin
London Dry Gin
Switzerland
United States
Country Winner
28 Mile Gin
London Dry
United States
"Fleeting hints of juniper, and a cardamom-forward nose. Spice-heavy palate, with some pleasant warmth. The finish is long, and light on the juniper. Complex and interesting, with a nice subtle citrus element to round it out. "
SILVER WINNERS
Griffo Distillery
London Dry
United States
BRONZE WINNERS
Artingstall's
Brilliant London Dry Gin
United States
Wales
Country Winner
Dyfi Distillery
Original
Wales
"A juniper-led nose with hints of violets, liquorice, lemon peel and dried orange. On the palate there’s a good juniper character and a nice balance of sweetness, with a smooth mouthfeel. Not a completely classic London dry, but very pleasant and compelling."
SILVER WINNERS
Monmouth Gin
London Dry
Wales
BRONZE WINNERS
Eccentric Spirit Co
Madame Geneva
Wales
White Hare Gin
Original
Wales
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