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World Gin Awards 2025

Winners

Download the World Gin Awards 2024 Medallist and Country Winners List Here

World's Best Contemporary Style Gin

World's Best Contemporary Style Gin
Country Winner
Matsui Gin
The Hakuto Premium
Japan

"This gin presents a savory cut Douglas fir pine nose, characterized by woody and sap notes, warming spice, and earthy baked orange peel. The palate reveals vegetal grassy elements, hints of asparagus, and spruce, alongside eucalyptus and a touch of varnish. While the flavors create a bitter wave, the finish is dominated by aromatic, peppery spruce, evoking a Christmas tree vibe."

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Argentina

Country Winner
Country WinnerDelirio
London Dry 13 BotánicosArgentina
"This gin presents a sensational juniper nose, reminiscent of a single juniper distillate, with lots of juniper on the palate. The oiliness coats the glass, revealing complexity and well-balanced flavours that unfold in layers. The taste is dominated by massive pine and juniper, complemented by cardamom and citrus peels, leading to a slightly tingly, spicy, and very pleasant finish."

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Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerHM Gin
Seven Spice Chai ginAustralia
"This gin presents a candied, rooty nose with intense aromas leaning towards nectar, featuring herbal notes of liquorice, pepper, and cardamom. On the palate, it offers big hits of earthy and bright pine, surprising citrus, and floral elements, complemented by a nice sweetness. The texture is oily, mouthwarming, and rich, with a long, buttery finish that highlights warming cardamom and hints of saffron."

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Austria

Country Winner
Country WinnerRose Hill Gin
Rose Hill GinAustria
"This gin features a good herbal and resinous nature, balanced with depth. The nose reveals fennel and green herb notes, complemented by star anise. There are some bitter tones alongside numbing hints of Szechuan peppercorns. While the length is medium and fades, it is likely better suited as a cocktail mixer."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerCin'Kin
Gin CherryBelgium
"This gin presents an interesting nose with floral notes, particularly rose petals, leading to an initial sweetness. However, it could benefit from more juniper. The palate features metallic notes, thyme, and bitter lime pith, balanced by umami-like flavours, making it appealing to those who prefer a less sweet profile. It has a nice length and a medium finish without spiky spice."

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Canada

Country Winner
Country WinnerCopperpenny
No. 005 Social GinCanada
"The gin presents a clear and quiet nose, showcasing herbaceous qualities and a distinct lime rind aroma. On the palate, it is clean and fruit-forward with a pleasant mouthfeel, leading to a nice waxy citrus finish. Additionally, it features piney and eucalyptus notes, with a strong juniper presence, offering good intensity and a balance of dry and sweet flavours, making it ideal for a chilled martini."

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Chile

Country Winner
"This gin presents intense citrus and prominent juniper on the palate, delivering a clean and straightforward experience. The finish is notably long and spicy, complemented by lifted floral notes and a hint of richness. Aromatic with fruity undertones, it remains smooth throughout, with only a slight alcohol lift at the end, enhancing its overall complexity."

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China

Country Winner
"This gin presents a solid and clean profile, showcasing a well-made spirit. On the palate, it features intense spices and a traditional dry character, with a little peppery finish. Initially, the finish is dry, but it evolves to reveal a sweeter note later on, demonstrating a good balance with the prominent juniper."

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Croatia

Country Winner
Country WinnerTatau Gin
Ink & Spirit LegacyCroatia
"This gin showcases a solid botanical character, presenting maritime and spicy notes. On the palate, it offers a dry mouthfeel with a good balance of juniper. However, the finish tends to become a bit too earthy, which detracts slightly from the overall experience. While it is enjoyable, it lacks any outstanding qualities that would elevate it further."

GOLD WINNERS

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England

Country Winner
Country WinnerGinagain
02England
"This gin presents a good strong juniper nose and taste, complemented by slightly dry, smooth, and creamy characteristics. The bright, fresh juniper is accompanied by soft saline and herbal notes on the nose. On the palate, it features a slightly oily texture with hints of rosemary, thyme, and fruit peels, showcasing a brilliant taste with cinnamon spice and a rounded mouthfeel, resulting in great length and overall balance."

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Ginagain
02England
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01England
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Estonia

Country Winner
Country WinnerJunimperium
Rhubarb Infused GinEstonia
"This gin presents a gorgeous rose wine colour with a hint of brown, showcasing a natural rhubarb aroma without any artificial notes. On the palate, it offers juicy, jammy fruit flavours, particularly rhubarb, which is syrupy and sweet in appearance but surprisingly rough and dry in taste. The finish lingers with dry rhubarb and a pine fragrance."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerMaison Gagnieres
HexagoneFrance
"A gorgeous nose: bright and leafy with lots of citrus and zingy lime. A delightful character with a lovely freshness and complex, clean finish. Well-integrated flavours that would make it great for cocktails."

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Germany

Country Winner
Country WinnerFreedom Rebels
GinGermany
"This gin presents a light, restrained nose with subtle bath soap and mentholic notes, complemented by herbal hints of pine and fresh lemon peels. On the palate, it is rich and complex, showcasing abundant juniper, classic botanicals, and a pleasant sweetness. The finish is long-lasting, with warm spices emerging, and the ABV is well integrated, developing beautifully with water."

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Hungary

Country Winner
Country WinnerMisi's Gin
No. 02Hungary
"This gin presents a quiet nose with hints of berry and earthy, slightly vegetal notes, alongside a pleasant sweetness. On the palate, it showcases a balance of juniper and other botanicals, including coriander, with a slightly dusty character. While the alcohol is well integrated, the overall complexity feels restrained, suggesting it could benefit from a livelier finish."

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India

Country Winner
"The gin presents a sweet and fruity aroma, complemented by floral notes and a balsamic sensation. On the palate, it is off-dry with flavours of cinnamon and citrus, alongside an intense alcoholic sensation and hints of aniseed. The finish is long and complex, showcasing a harmonious blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and bright lemon nuances."

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Indonesia

Country Winner
Country WinnerEast Indies
Banda Spice GinIndonesia
"The gin presents a slightly 'dirty laundry' edge on the nose, lacking classic aromas and instead revealing roasted spices and burned bread. On the palate, it is harsh with a sharp, peppery character, yet surprisingly fresh. However, the overall integration, including the alcohol, feels off, making it more palatable when mixed with tonic."

GOLD WINNERS

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Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerMicil
Irish GinIreland
"This gin presents a lovely young pine buds nose, with refreshing pine and juniper notes complemented by a hint of citrus. The palate features bright lemon and mixed peppercorns, with the heat intensifying towards a long finish. Throughout the experience, pine and spruce dominate, while florals emerge mid-tasting, leading to a smooth, resonant bitterness."

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Italy

Country Winner
Country WinnerAlbanigra
GinItaly
"This gin presents a jammy, fruity profile complemented by dusky floral notes and a dominant vanilla aroma. On the palate, it reveals berries and additional vanilla, offering a fruity and fresh experience with good acidity. The finish is peppery and numbing, with juniper and a touch of bitterness, showcasing a well-crafted complexity throughout."

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Korea, Republic Of

Country Winner
Country WinnerCraftbros
Life GinKorea, Republic Of
"This gin presents a captivating experience, starting with camphor notes on the nose that transition to a piney lavender profile on the palate. The juniper, complemented by sansho and pepper, creates a savory leaf character. It boasts a harmonious balance of floral, sweet, and savory/spice notes, enhanced by tonic. The smooth, lingering finish showcases great length and a resinous taste, with the high alcohol content carrying the diverse flavors beautifully."

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Craftbros
Betty Boop GinKorea, Republic Of
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Craftbros
Life GinKorea, Republic Of

SILVER WINNERS

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Kori
Herbal GinKorea, Republic Of

BRONZE WINNERS

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Lithuania

Country Winner
"This gin presents a fragrant nose of Turkish delight, evolving into rose and English cottage garden aromas. On the palate, it develops an elegant rose-like taste, complemented by a Turkish delight finish. The gin has good length, with floral notes that slowly drift away. Interestingly, adding water introduces a prickly, intense heat, making it a unique experience."

GOLD WINNERS

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Luxembourg

Country Winner
Country WinnerOpyos
Luxembourg Dry GinLuxembourg
"This gin presents an intriguing aroma with stone fruits, a hint of raisin, and subtle spices, including coriander and fennel. On the palate, it offers a mouth-coating dryness and a biscuity note from coriander seeds. The taste is rich in stone fruit flavors, providing a fulfilling mouthfeel from the botanical oils, culminating in an impressive dry finish."

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Mexico

Country Winner
"This gin presents a spicy nose with hints of bark, complemented by creamy juniper, lime, and orange peels. On the palate, it showcases juniper pine, wood, and citrus, alongside black pepper. The gin is classic and well-made, featuring resinous and herbaceous notes. Initially soft, it transitions to bright citrus, culminating in a dry finish with nice balance."

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Netherlands

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New Zealand

Country Winner
Country WinnerElizas Claim Gold Gin
ContempoaryNew Zealand
"This gin presents an intriguing aroma of cinnamon, juniper, and olive, complemented by lemon leaf. On the palate, it showcases a strong sweet cinnamon flavor with minimal juniper, alongside spicy hot chamomile and grassy notes. The finish is slightly bitter yet dusty, featuring pleasant light heat from spices, sweet hay, and a hint of vanilla, with a touch of dry lemongrass."

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Poland

Country Winner
Country WinnerAster Gin
DuskPoland
"This gin presents a complex profile, starting with lemon balm, citrus pith, and Haribos on the nose, complemented by creamy orange peel and hints of stone and red fruits. The palate is light and sweet, featuring evergreen pine, cassia sweetness, and woody rosemary, while bold, bright citrus dominates, leading to a medium to long finish that gradually reveals more depth."

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Scotland

Country Winner
"This gin presents a clear appearance with a medium-plus intensity on the nose, showcasing aromas of vegetal notes, butterscotch, and peppery citrus. On the palate, it reveals fresh garden elements like young pine buds and spruce tips, complemented by bright lavender florals and woody spices. The juniper shines through, accompanied by sweet acacia honey, leading to a short finish, while dilution enhances the botanical experience."

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Slovakia

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

South Africa

Country Winner
Country WinnerCruxland
BWTSouth Africa
"The gin presents a distinctly Asian spice-led nose, vibrant with Angelica, citrus, juniper, and cardamom competing for attention. This lively aroma translates well onto the palate, which boasts an excellent mouthfeel and a satisfying, chewy finish. While the nose hints at sweet hay and ripe fruit, the palate contrasts sharply with its dry, spicy, piney, and peppery intensity."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Cruxland
BWTSouth Africa

SILVER WINNERS

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Kaiza 5
GinSouth Africa

BRONZE WINNERS

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Spain

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Sweden

Country Winner
Country WinnerEgo Distillers
GinSweden
"This gin presents an elegant and balanced nose, featuring sweet citrus, delicate floral notes, and hints of juniper. On the palate, it is soft and zesty, with refreshing floral and herbal qualities, lingering lime notes, and a touch of sweetness. The finish is soft and long, showcasing lingering citrus flavors, supported by the quality of spring water used in its production."

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Taiwan

Country Winner
Country WinnerHoly Distillery
No.5 GinTaiwan
"This gin presents a shy, delicate perfumed nose with earthy juniper notes. On the palate, it offers a vibrant burst of citrus and sweetness, complemented by a complex array of spices reminiscent of an Asian market, including hints of betel leaf and ginger. The finish is balanced, with integrated alcohol, showcasing an interesting complexity despite the high ABV."

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United Kingdom

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United States

Country Winner
Country Winner1000 Piers
Coastal Carolina GinUnited States
"This gin presents a captivating nose of kaffir lime leaf, neroli, and vanilla, leading to an oily palate that is perfumed and gently spiced. The flavor profile includes soft liquorice, herbal notes, and hints of straw and grass, with a concentrated chili hit on the finish. The balance is interesting, showcasing creaminess and evolving flavors, culminating in a surprisingly mellow finish."

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Blue Zone
GinUnited States
Silver

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Bronze
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Uruguay

Country Winner
Country WinnerSacramento Spirits
Sur 34 GinUruguay
"This gin presents a fruity nose with bright orange citrus and added zest, complemented by floral notes. The palate reveals a grainy texture with a nice sweetness, featuring cedar and clementine, alongside invigorating citrus acidity. While juniper is balanced, orange dominates both the nose and palate, leading to a long, refreshing finish, making it ideal for mixing."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Vietnam

Country Winner
Country WinnerSông Cái Distillery
Dry GinVietnam
"This gin presents a unique tasting experience, beginning with an intriguing nose reminiscent of city street food in Vietnam, featuring dusty, savory, and smoky nuances. On the palate, it starts with sweetness and freshness, transitioning into a flinty, mineral finish with a touch of smoke."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Wales

Country Winner
Country WinnerCygnet
Welsh Dry GinWales
"This gin presents a clear, medium nose dominated by lovely orange notes, complemented by dried florals, sweet citrus, and hints of licorice and juniper. On the palate, the same aromas emerge, enhanced by zesty bitterness and a touch of cardamom. The finish is quite dry, featuring intertwining notes of coriander, orange, and warming spices, creating a delightful experience."

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