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World Gin Awards 2024

Winners

World's Best Signature Botanical

World's Best Signature Botanical
Country Winner
Christian Drouin
Le Gin Pira

France

"This gin presents a tinned pear aroma with authentic skin notes. The palate experiences a perfumed pear taste over a clean gin base. Warm, fruity scents blend with juniper, showcasing a well-executed pear profile. The taste is fruity with a tingling spice that doesn't overshadow the fruit. The finish is subtly intense, lingering with a soft."

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Argentina

Country Winner
Country WinnerAnalogías
Romero
Argentina
"This gin presents a green herbaceous nose with a palate that opens with intriguing aromatic herbs and a slight sherbet zest. It has a sappy depth of flavor, with rosemary being prominent yet not overpowering, complemented by floral chamomile notes. The nose is rich in rosemary, which gracefully recedes to the background, allowing a delightful licorice sweetness to emerge."

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Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerFour Pillars
Fresh Yuzu Gin
Australia
"This gin boasts a citrusy aroma with a classic juniper base, complemented by earthy coriander and a unique yuzu twist that enhances the flavor profile. The nose reveals a juniper-forward scent with hints of lemon and lime, while the palate experiences a fresh, herbaceous taste. The finish showcases a skillful balance of bitter yuzu and a fruit salad freshness, perfectly integrating with the juniper for a well-rounded and bright gin experience."

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Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerCin'Kin
Gin Winter
Belgium
"This gin features a bouquet of winter spices, including clove and cinnamon, which are also prominent on the palate. The taste is complemented by hints of pepper, sugar, and mace. The alcohol is well-integrated, offering a soft experience with a slight bite towards the finish. The spice notes linger with good length, providing a subtle yet controlled warmth."

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Brazil

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Cambodia

Country Winner
Country WinnerMawsim Gin
Spices & Herbs
Cambodia
"This gin features a complex aroma with dominant juniper, herbal, and strong cardamom scents, complemented by citrus sweetness and a sugary fruity note. The palate reveals warming spices, floral and rooty nuances, and a balanced bitter-sweetness, finishing with a slight heat. Floral and soapy at first, it evolves into a fruity spiciness with a medium juniper presence and a unique molten cheese note. The taste outshines the nose, offering a balanced and intricate experience."

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Canada

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China

Country Winner
Country WinnerBalang
Tie Guanyin Tea Gin
China
"This gin features a complex aroma with hints of tomato stems, sage, and lemongrass, with a dominant green oolong tea presence and subtle juniper. The palate mirrors the nose, showcasing oolong tea's bright, non-tannic qualities, with a touch of heat and emerging tannins. The flavor profile includes a restrained sweetness and a bitter middle note reminiscent of burned leaves, though some may find the bitterness overpowering."

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Denmark

Country Winner
Country WinnerBeGin Copenhagen
Espresso-Orange
Denmark
"This gin boasts a golden brown hue with a bouquet of roasted coffee beans and a sharp, citrusy palate that transitions into a gentle coffee flavor with a spicy finish, maintaining its gin essence. It has a pleasing brown color, a prominent coffee character with dark chocolate undertones, and a light acidity offset by subtle bitterness, ending with a citrus note. The nose and palate are dominated by sweet coffee notes."

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England

Country Winner
Country WinnerThunderflower
English Orchard
England
"This gin boasts a good flavor profile with a complex blend of wintery spices, including cinnamon, juniper, and angelica. The apple aroma is subtle on the nose, complemented by a hint of cinnamon. The taste features a quiet apple presence, supported by a firm alcohol backbone. The finish is notable for its good length and reminiscent of apple pie."

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Germany

Country Winner
Country WinnerEl Bart
Dry Aviation Gin
Germany

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Hong Kong

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Indonesia

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Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerBlood Monkey
Spice Storm
Ireland
"This gin boasts a delightful gingerbread aroma complemented by vanilla and lemon tart. The palate experiences a supple mouthfeel with harmoniously integrated flavors of gingerbread and emerging chocolate, underpinned by a growing juniper presence. The finish is characterized by a distinct juniper and earthy rootiness. The nose reveals a lovely maltiness, while the palate enjoys a hint of smokiness and a persistent, appealing malty cereal base."

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Italy

Country Winner
Country WinnerTaxidi
Botanical Gin
Italy
"This gin boasts a perfumed, floral bouquet with a palate that transitions from indulgent sweetness to a rich savoriness, complemented by enigmatic, lightly herbaceous botanicals. The finish is both fresh and umami-rich. Additionally, the nose reveals delightful marjoram and oregano aromas, leading to a robust, herbaceous, and peppery taste with a subtle saline quality, reminiscent of a well-crafted salad."

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Japan

Country Winner
Country WinnerThe Herbalist Yaso Gin
Orange
Japan

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Netherlands

Country Winner
Country WinnerLazy Drops
Orange Dry Gin
Netherlands
"This gin presents a prominent orange aroma with varying degrees of sweetness and artificiality. Tasting reveals a zesty, sweet, and slightly lactic orange character, leading to an intense, creamy, yet predominantly orange flavor. The finish is notably bitter."

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Scotland

"This gin presents a subtle aroma with hints of ginger cake, but the nose is generally understated. The flavor profile is somewhat light, with a warm ginger middle and a well-crafted underlying gin base. Juniper and green herbs are noticeable, with peppercorn and ginger. The gin is spicy, drinkable, yet the ginger is faint, only detectable at the finish, which leaves a sweet peppery impression."

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Slovenia

Country Winner
Country WinnerPetriot Gin
Belin
Slovenia

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South Africa

"This gin presents a lemony nose with a clean and fresh aroma, albeit slightly medicinal. The palate is greeted with citrusy notes of tangerine and lemon thyme, followed by a burst of orange flavor intertwined with juniper. The finish is somewhat aggressive due to the alcohol. Overall, the experience is satisfactory, though the flavor profile is considered somewhat simplistic."

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Spain

Country Winner
Country WinnerGin Eva
La Mallorquina
Spain

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Sweden

Country Winner
Country WinnerMill Gin
Signature Botanicals
Sweden

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Taiwan

Country Winner
Country WinnerDebut Gin
Log. Cinnamon Seed
Taiwan
"This gin presents a bright, zesty citrus aroma that is very inviting. It features a long finish with light floral and fruity gazpacho scents, and a lovely orange flavor with an oily texture. Notes of verbena, lemongrass, spearmint, pine, coriander, and lavender add to its elegance."

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United States

Country Winner
Country WinnerRevivalist
Garden Gin
United States

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Wales

Country Winner
Country WinnerCygnet
22
Wales
"This gin features a prominent Manuka aroma that contends with its alcohol content. On tasting, the Manuka mellows, accompanied by subtle chocolate and syrup notes, though the high ABV somewhat masks the flavors. The finish offers dark chocolate and juniper hints. Additionally, there are delightful honeycomb scents, a sweet and spicy taste, a rich texture, and a soft, honeyed finish reminiscent of a Bees Knees cocktail."

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