GIN AWARD WINNERS 2018
The level of quality and diversity in The Gin Guide Awards 2018 was exceptional, with entries from over 20 different countries. The winners, 'regional high scorers' and 'special mentions' are defined as follows:
- Overall Winners: Each category has one overall winner. These are the gins that have won the category and will be able to display the category winner's logo and certificate.
- Regional High Scorers: These are the gins which scored the highest in the UK, Europe (exc. UK) and Rest of World regions. If no gins from a region were shortlisted, a high score is not listed.
- Special Mentions: Up to 3 gins per category can receive a special mention. These are gins which either achieved fractionally lower scores than the winner or that achieved 2 or more highest level scores from judges but a lower average than the winners.
- Finalists: To view the full list of finalists for each category, visit the 2018 Finslists page.
The Gin Guide Awards 2018 received coverage across the world, from top global trade publications to Croatian national press and TV coverage in Australia. Here are some of the 2018 winners showing off their Awards:
“Being shortlisted for the London Dry Gin category of the Gin Guide Awards gave us the confidence to push our brand and confirmed our beliefs that Biggar Gin has the potential to become something special. Going on to win the London Dry Gin category was a great achievement and has given us a great topic of discussion when at festivals or talking to trade customers. The reason we entered the awards was the fact that we would receive valuable comments from the panel of expert judges – this came just at the right time in our journey.”
- Stuart McVicar, Biggar Gin (London Dry Gin category winner, 2018).
- Stuart McVicar, Biggar Gin (London Dry Gin category winner, 2018).
Production Categories
London Dry Gin
Winner: Biggar Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Biggar Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Kobenhavn Klassisk Gin
Special Mentions:
- Colonsay Gin
- Isle of Harris Gin
- Makar Gin
Distilled Gin (Non-London Dry)
Winner: Grace Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Grace Gin
- Rest of the World: Underground Spirits Gin
Special Mentions:
- Da Mhile Seaweed Gin
- nginious! Swiss Blended Gin
- Unit Six Gin
Compound Gin
Winner: Orkney Gin Company Johnsmas Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Orkney Gin Company Johnsmas Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Tranquebar Christmas Gin
- Rest of the World: Levenswater Spring 34
Special Mentions:
- Orkney Gin Company Mikkelmas Gin
Style Categories
Traditional GIn
Winner: Makar Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Makar Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Brin Gin
Special Mentions:
- Isle of Harris Gin
- Oro Gin
- R[h]eingin
Contemporary Gin
Winner: Caspyn Cornish Dry Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Caspyn Cornish Dry Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Listoke 1777 Gin
- Rest of the World: Underground Spirits Gin
Special Mentions:
- Dingle Original Gin
- Linden No. 4 Gin
- Unit Six Gin
Flavoured (or Fruit-Led) Gin
Winner: Cuckoo Sunshine Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Cuckoo Sunshine Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Bishop's Marmalade Gin
Special Mentions:
- Fresha Strawberry Gin
- Pinkster Gin
- Pipehouse Earl Grey & Cucumber Gin
Navy Strength Gin
Winner: Kirkjuvagr Arkh-Angell Storm Strength Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Special Mentions:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: Kirkjuvagr Arkh-Angell Storm Strength Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Elephant Strength Gin
Special Mentions:
- St Giles Divers' Edition Gin
Old Tom Gin
Winner: The Ginsmiths of Liverpool Marshmallow Gin
Regional Highest Scores:
Regional Highest Scores:
- UK: The Ginsmiths of Liverpool Marshmallow Gin
- Europe (exc. UK): Defiance Old Tom
Regional Categories
UK Gin
Winner: Makar Gin
European Gin
Winner: Listoke 1777 Gin
Non-European / Rest of The WOrld Gin
Winner: Underground Spirits Gin
Industry Categories
Gin Innovation
Winner: Underground Spirits Gin
Development of sub-zero, sub-micron Cryofiltration method
Development of sub-zero, sub-micron Cryofiltration method