World Gin Awards 2018

World's Best Gin
Category Winner
Hernö Gin
Hernö Old Tom Gin
Sweden

"A floral nose, leading to a sweet and well rounded flavour on the palete. Good , well balanced gin. Floral and complex with notes of pine, honey and spice - just superb!"

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Belgium

Category WinnerMeyer's Gin
First ClassBelgium

"Minimal botanicals on the nose, but lots of alcohol and some solventy qualities, along with a light, damp leafiness. Sweetness upfront, followed by some funky grain notes before a sweetness and fiery heat."

Canada

Category WinnerDixon's Wicked Licorice Gin
Non-traditional gin with hints of Licorice.Canada

"Aniseed shines through on the nose and lingers on the palete and throughout combined with a menthol spice."

Iceland

Category WinnerHimbrimi
Iceland

"A bitter, spice led earthy gin. Strong, almost herbal nose and juniper forward."

United Kingdom

Category WinnerThat Boutique-y Gin Company
Icewine Old Tom (That Boutique-y Gin Company)United Kingdom

"Pleasant floral notes on the nose, combined with honey and marzipan.Leads to more complexity, mellowing out in to floral earthiness with a crisp finish. Nice fruitiness on the nose: grape and sherry notes that are unusual, but pleasant."