World Gin Awards 2019

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World's Best Matured Gin
Category Winner
Hernö
Juniper Cask
Sweden

"A juniper, woody nose, leading to a juniper storng palete with a burst of citrus notes. Excellent balance between wood and gin - textbook."

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Australia

Category WinnerForty Spotted Gin
WinterAustralia

""Strong, powerful juniper and relatively light wood. A delightful nose, juniper mixing with cake, leading to a smooth citrus finish.""

Denmark

Category WinnerBraunstein
Dragonfly Cask GinDenmark

"Intriguing nose, possibly a combination of nuts, berries and liquorice. Combine with a floral note, and a good, spiced tone. Strong wood character."

Finland

Category WinnerKyrö
KoskueFinland

"Subtle on the nose, led by mild juniper, leafy green herbs come through slightly with a warming pepper spice."

France

Category WinnerCitadelle
RéserveFrance

""Aromatic nose, possibly hints of peppermint, making way for mild juniper and placid spice. Lots of citrus with some wine notes, too. A beautiful balance between gin and wood.""

Iceland

Category WinnerMartin Miller's Gin
9 Moons Aged GinIceland

"Aromatic nose, possibly hints of peppermint, making way for mild juniper and placid spice. Lots of citrus with some wine notes, too. A beautiful balance between gin and wood."

Netherlands

Category WinnerGospel Spirits
Barrel Aged GinNetherlands

""Notes of fruitcake, cinnamon and nutmeg, combine well. Pleasant lightness to the wood notes with a nice spiciness and a hint of vermouth.""

Philippines

GOLD WINNERS

Archipelago
Barrel Reserve GinPhilippines

Scotland

BRONZE WINNERS

Makar
Oak Aged GinScotland

United Kingdom

Category WinnerFirkin Gin
Oak AgedUnited Kingdom

"A sweet nose with hints of cake, leading to spiced notes with nutmeg and clove."

"Classic balance of juniper and citrus on the nose but lovely balanced with coconut, oak and toasted notes on the palate. A good standard bearer for the category."