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World Gin Awards 2021

Winners

World's Best Matured Gin

World's Best Matured Gin
Country Winner
Gold Swan Gin
Bruges Cask Strength Gin

Belgium

"Intense tannins on the nose with zesty juniper and some wood influence, caramel and vanilla. The palate has distinct oak notes, vanilla, toffee, and dark chocolate, with juniper and a hint of cherry. The alcohol is well integrated. Warming, peppery finish with a little fennel."

Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerMY Gin
Barrel Aged
Australia
"Juicy orange and grapefruit on the nose with hints of caramel, coconut and tobacco. The palate is full bodied, with an appealing balance of fruit and wood notes. Orange, liquorice, anise and hints of clove. A long finish with touches of vanilla and spice. Well balanced, not too sweet."

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Canada

SILVER WINNERS

Croatia

England

Country Winner
Country WinnerMartin Miller's Gin
9 Moons
England
"Subtle wood, vanilla and caramel on the nose with ripe and dried fruits. Good balance of juniper, coriander and wood aromas. A rounded palate with sweet woody notes and balanced juniper. The finish is warming with peppery spices, vanilla and soft tannins. Very clean and balanced."

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Finland

Country Winner
Country WinnerNagu
Oak Aged Gin
Finland
"Sweetish notes on the nose, along with pine and some beautiful aromatic notes of juniper. There’s menthol on the palate, and some dry wood. It’s rounded and balanced with a nice finish. "

Germany

Country Winner
Country WinnerMurre Gin
Wingrut
Germany
"Mint and eucalyptus top notes on the nose, with citrus, juniper, hints of herbs and spices, and a whiff of wood. The peppery, earthy spice notes dominate on the palate with intense eucalyptus and/or mint, leading to a peppery finish. Well balanced with good character."

Israel

SILVER WINNERS

Luxembourg

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Northern Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerBoatyard Distillery
Old Tom Gin
Northern Ireland
"Juniper, oak, and pine all come through on the nose. The palate offers more juniper, strong woody notes, and some tartness for a sloe. Round and balanced. "

Scotland

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Spain

SILVER WINNERS

Sweden

Country Winner
Country WinnerHernö Gin
Juniper Cask
Sweden
"A very fresh nose with orange citrus, juniper, and hints of rosemary and cloves. Dry and herbal on the palate, with lots of juniper and citrus. Well balanced sweetness and hints of aniseed in the finish."

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Switzerland

Country Winner
Country WinnerBibergin
Edelholzgin
Switzerland
"Aromas of caramel, vanilla, cloves, subtle oak and elegant juniper. Dry on the palate with tannins and tobacco. Nice balance between oak and spices, with hints of juniper, clove, citrus, vanilla and dark chocolate. A spicy, slightly bitter finish. Nice complexity and decent balance."

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United States

Country Winner
Country WinnerBoulder Spirits
Ginskey Gin
United States
"Pleasant hints of smokiness, and a nice botanical character coming through. Lovely harmony between wood and green botanical notes. It’s a bit tannic on the finish and there’s a heavy hit of chamomile that finishes fairly harmoniously. There’s a slight woody nutty character. "

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Wales

"The nose has notes of juniper, coriander and zesty citrus, lime and grapefruit, with forest fruit hints. A very spicy palate with more juniper, citrus and hints of liquorice. Well balanced and clean, with well-integrated alcohol. A lengthy finish with peppercorn hints. "

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