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World Gin Awards 2023

Winners

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

World's Best Classic Gin

World's Best Classic Gin
Country Winner
Hamburg-Zanzibar
Suburban Gin
Germany

"The aroma is quite soft; earthy and aromatic with herbal-juniper across the top. Gentle palate with very smooth alcohol. The herbal notes develop towards piney juniper with some earthy, rooty notes on the finish. Good length and complexity."

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Gold

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Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Argentina

Country Winner
Country WinnerFLIPÁ
LONDON DRYArgentina
"An absolutely first class, classic London Dry Gin: well-balanced, complex, and juniper-forward. This has a superb mouthfeel that just screams to be mixed in a Martini. Absolutely fabulous and a great example to other gins."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Armenia

Country Winner
Country WinnerVogis
GinArmenia
"Lots of earthy juniper on the nose, which follows through onto the palate. There is also a pleasant balance of spice and citrus on the palate, before a gently-warming finish that lingers on the tongue."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Vogis
GinArmenia

Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerCamden Valley Distilling
Dry GinAustralia
"Sweet burnt caramel and citrus notes which carry through from the nose to palate, through to a beautiful sweet and creamy mouthfeel. This could benefit from a touch more juniper."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

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Silver
Silver
Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze

Austria

Country Winner
"Lots of juniper on the nose, along with zesty lemon sherbert. An oily palate with even more citrus and a gentle, earthy sweetness before a dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Belgium

Country Winner
"The nose of the gin is citrus-led with a pleasant scattering of spice notes coming through as well as crisp juniper. The texture is smooth and the character well-balanced."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerO'Gin
FuelBrazil
"The gin has a prominent array of rich, aromatic, and leafy citrus aromas, making it reminiscent of lemon verbena and lemon balm. The palate is distinctly floral in character and has a smooth mouthfeel and well-balanced sweetness on the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
O'Gin
FuelBrazil

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Canada

Country Winner
Country WinnerReid's
GinCanada
"Juniper on the nose, piney notes. Classic gin notes with citrus, spice and juniper coming through. Juniper star - classic and very well made"

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Reid's
GinCanada

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Chile

Country Winner
"A sweet nose with a little earthiness and citrus aromas. Spice notes develop on the palate, along with woody, floral angelica. These floral notes continue onto the finish, which is slightly peppery."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Denmark

Country Winner
Country WinnerMad Owl Gin
CitrusDenmark
"A strong, vivid nose of juniper berries; bright almost sparkly. The gin also has a wonderfully smooth mouthfeel: silky and sippable. The palate is bright and fresh with juniper, citrus and floral notes, all particularly well-balanced. A fantastic gin."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

England

Country Winner
Country WinnerFalmouth Black Rock
ClassicEngland
"Lemon and grapefruit on the nose. Citrus elements dominate the flavour profile, with just a touch of spice to the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Estonia

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Eswatini

Country Winner
"Fantastically elegant approach with some sweet spices, lovely juniper and fine cinnamon notes. Lovely and open throughout"

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Finland

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerC'est Nous
Gin FrançaisFrance

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Hungary

Country Winner
Country WinnerSomló Spirit
HistoriaHungary

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

India

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerMinke
Irish GinIreland
"A coastal quality on the nose. Asparagus and salinity herbacesouness blends with a bright citrus aroma. Silky mouthfeel with a floral lavendar finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Italy

Country Winner
Country Winner25Zero14
Botanic GinItaly
"Classic elegant light citrus and juniper driven dry gin with a zesty refreshing edge, crisp long finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

Japan

Country Winner
Country Winnerohoro GIN
StandardJapan
"Earthy on the nose, combined with zesty citrus. On the palate there are flavours of juniper and dry spice that continue onto the finish. A clean and well-made gin that is smooth with minimal alcohol burn."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Latvia

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

New Zealand

Country Winner
Country WinnerAwildian
Coromandel Dry GinNew Zealand
"Lemon meringue and sweet cheesecake. An exciting nose and palate with pineapple and citrus combining well with juniper and grassy notes. A lasting creamy lemon finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Norway

Country Winner
Country WinnerBrennevinsgrova
Rosenlund HamnNorway
"The nose has fresh aromas of juniper and soft, sweet citrus, as well as a hint of creamy milk chocolate. There's peppery juniper on the palate, making for a bright and resinous flavour profile."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Scotland

Country Winner
Country WinnerHeight of Arrows
Height of ArrowsScotland
"Initially a bit of a light nose but then really coming through. A great example of a classic Scottish gin. Well balanced."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

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Silver
Silver

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Bronze

South Africa

Country Winner
Country WinnerImagin Classic Gin
Imagin ClassicSouth Africa
"A solid classic gin with a clean, smooth texture and good alcohol integration. This has a lovely botanical character and ticks all of the boxes, wrapped up with a dry, juniper-forward finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Spain

SILVER WINNERS

Silver

Sweden

Country Winner
Country WinnerHernö Gin
GinSweden
"Fragrant wisps of cracked coriander seed on the nose, as well as a touch of meadowsweet. More coriander joins on the palate, along with juniper and citrus. A touch of creamy vanilla helps to round out the flavour profile."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Switzerland

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze

United Kingdom

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

United States

Country Winner
Country WinnerTriple Eight Distillery
Gale Force GinUnited States
"Lots of lemon forms the basis of a full-bodied, fragrant nose. Pleasant and well-integrated on the palate with a sage-y herbaceousness, sweet leafiness, and slightly chalky orris. All followed by a little bit of pepper and a nice lime-forward, citrus finish. Well-balanced and a good all-rounder."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold

Wales

Country Winner
Country WinnerHensol Castle
Welsh Dry GinWales
"Intense juniper and zesty citrus with grassy notes, lemon and lime. Bright and complex palate with great juniper backbone and a long complex finish"

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Silver

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