World Gin Awards 2025

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World's Best Sloe Gin
Country Winner
Hortus
Artisan Sloe Gin
England

"This gin presents a classic red wine colour and an impressive aroma reminiscent of coronation chicken spiced curry, complemented by almondy notes. On the palate, it showcases a delightful balance of sweet and tart fruitiness, featuring cherry bakewell and curried spiced stewed sloes. The lush fruit and almonds create a sticky sweetness that counteracts slight tartness, with a subtle juniper finish, resulting in a lovely, viscous, and chewy mouthfeel."

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GOLD WINNERS

Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Sloe GinEngland

Hortus
Artisan Sloe GinEngland

Australia

Country WinnerAdams
Sloe GinAustralia

"This gin presents a creamy texture complemented by earthy spices and a light sweetness. On the palate, it offers a fruity profile with a slightly dry finish and a hint of heat, showcasing well-balanced juniper. The nose reveals lush fruitiness, leading to juicy notes, while the higher alcohol content enhances the complexity of the aromas."

GOLD WINNERS

Adams
Sloe GinAustralia

Beachtree Distilling Co.
Native Plum & Sloe GinAustralia

Czech Republic

SILVER WINNERS

Little Urban Distillery
Sloe GinCzech Republic

Estonia

Country WinnerJunimperium
Sloe GinEstonia

"This gin presents a brilliant red hue, with aromas of lemon and rosemary. On the palate, it is slightly dry, featuring muted fruit notes. The piney fruit is accompanied by subtle rosemary hints and herbal notes. It has good texture."

GOLD WINNERS

Junimperium
Sloe GinEstonia

Germany

Country WinnerMonkey 47
Sloe GinGermany

"This gin presents a complex profile, showcasing deep russet red hues and herbal notes alongside dark red berries on the nose. The palate offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, featuring cherry stones and sweet almond aromas. It is quite sweet with a nice complexity, revealing red fruit skins, sharp sloes, and subtle stoned fruit, culminating in a lovely jammy finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Monkey 47
Sloe GinGermany

Luxembourg

Country WinnerOpyos
Luxembourg Sloe GinLuxembourg

"This gin presents a tawny red-brown hue with inviting menthol notes on the nose. The palate is gin-forward, showcasing berries and herbal elements, complemented by stone fruit and spices. It is mouthcoating and syrupy, allowing the gin to shine. The finish reveals a slightly sweet, jammy sharpness, enhanced by star anise and spices."

GOLD WINNERS

Opyos
Luxembourg Sloe GinLuxembourg

New Zealand

Country WinnerCuriosity Gin
Pinot Barrel SloeNew Zealand

"This gin presents a deep russet colour with a sherry hue and a tawny appearance. The nose is very light yet rich, featuring hints of baked apples and marzipan, alongside stewed dark sweet berries. On the palate, it offers a lovely balance of sweetness and tartness, the finish leaves a syrupy sweetness."