THE GIN GUIDE AWARDS 2020 - FINALISTS
The panel of 18 expert judges have completed their tastings, assessments and feedback, and they have been hugely impressed by the exceptional quality and diversity of the entries - an incredible testament to the industry and producers within it. Following the collation and analysis of judges' scores, the threshold for Finalists has been determined, taking into account average scores, highest and lowest scores, and the number of entries in the category. The margins have been incredibly fine and a large number of entries have been fractionally close to the threshold and deserve huge credit. Congratulations to Finalists who are listed below in alphabetical order below.
Final tastings and verification by The Gin Guide judging panel will now take place to determine the winners in each category, as well as collating scores to determine the geographical high scorers. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 21st April.
Final tastings and verification by The Gin Guide judging panel will now take place to determine the winners in each category, as well as collating scores to determine the geographical high scorers. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 21st April.
Production Method Categories
London Dry GIn
17 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold:
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Distilled Gin (Non-London Dry)
16 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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Compound Gin
5 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
- Doctor Martux Gin (Italy)
- Ginberg (Italy)
- Orkney Gin Company Mikkelmas (Scotland)
- Orkney Gin Company Rhubarb Old Tom (Scotland)
- Tranquebar Royal Danish Navy Gin (Netherlands)
Aged Gin
6 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
- Cuckoo Sunshine Gin Cask Aged (England)
- GIN EVA Artisan Old Tom (Spain)
- Henstone Rosé Gin (England)
- Palma Spiced Gin (Spain)
- Ulìa (Italy)
- Winestillery Old Tom Gin (Spain)
Distillery of the Year
The distillery or gin producer whose gin range (3 or more gin entries) has achieved the highest average score across all entries. All gin entries must be produced in-house to qualify. 7 gins above the Finalist threshold (A-Z):
- 137 Gin Distillery (England)
- Broken Bones Distillery (Slovenia)
- Henstone Distillery (England)
- Orkney Gin Company (Scotland)
- St Giles Distillery (England)
- Stockport Gin (England)
- Tanglin Gin Distillery (Singapore)
Style Categories
Traditional GIn (Up to 42% ABV)
9 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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Traditional Gin (Over 42% ABV)
14 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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Contemporary Gin (UNDER 42% ABV)
18 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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Contemporary Gin (Over 42% ABV)
17 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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Flavoured Gin
17 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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Navy Strength Gin
10 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
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OLD TOM Gin
3 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
- GIN EVA Artisan Old Tom (Spain)
- Lytham Gin Bee's Knees Old Tom Gin (England)
- Winestillery Old Tom Gin (Italy)
Industry Categories
DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR
The distillery or gin producer whose gin range (3 or more gin entries) has achieved the highest average score across all entries. All gin entries must be produced in-house to qualify. 7 gins above the Finalist threshold (A-Z):
- 137 Gin Distillery (England)
- Broken Bones Distillery (Slovenia)
- Henstone Distillery (England)
- Orkney Gin Company (Scotland)
- St Giles Distillery (England)
- Stockport Gin (England)
- Tanglin Gin Distillery (Singapore)
SPIRIT OF GIN AWARD
Distillers / gin brands receiving the highest number of nominations from gin experts and writers. Finalists (A-Z):
- Arbikie Highland Estate (Scotland)
- Four Pillars (Australia)
- Graveney Gin (England)
- Greensand Ridge Distillery (England)
- Mackintosh Gin (Scotland)
Industry Choice: Distillery
The distilleries receiving the highest number of nominations from gin experts and writers. Finalists (A-Z):
- Four Pillars (Australia)
- Greensand Ridge Distillery (England)
- Hayman's Distillery (England)
- Sipsmith (England)
- The Gower Gin Company (Wales)
Industry ChoiCe: Gin
Gins receiving the highest number of nominations from gin experts and writers. Finalists (A-Z):
- Greensand Ridge London Dry Gin (England)
- Hidden Curiosities Aranami Strength Gin (England)
- Mackintosh Scottish Gin (Scotland)
- Never Never Juniper Freak Gin (Australia)
- Pothecary Gin - Trinity Blend (England)
INdustry Choice: Event
The gin events receiving the highest number of nominations from gin experts and writers. Finalists (A-Z):
- International Scottish Gin Day
- Junipalooza
- The Gin To My Tonic Shows
- World Gin Day
Design & Sustainability Categories
Environmental Sustainability
8 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
- Bullards Gin (England)
- Cantium Gin (England)
- Priory Gin (England)
- Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling Co (England)
- Shed 1 Distillery (England)
- Solar Distillery (Netherlands)
- Tarbraxus Distillers (Pentland Hills Gin) (Scotland)
- The Willow Tree Distillery (England)
Design & Branding
8 Gins Above the Finalist Threshold (A-Z):
- Doctor Martux (Italy)
- Essentiae del Salento (Italy)
- Glaswegin (Scotland)
- Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery (Australia)
- Palma Gin (Spain)
- Seven Crofts (Scotland)
- Solar Gin (Netherlands)
- The Gower Gin Company (Wales)
- TOHI (Estonia)
- Weisshorn Glacier Gin (Switzerland)
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