The Gin Guide Awards - Past Winners
Discover the award-winning gins of The Gin Guide Awards which launched in 2017 and adopted its current format in 2018. Select a year below to view the category Winners, Highly Commended entries, and the gins named 'Best in Country/Continent'. Scroll down this page to view imagery, photos and testimonials from past winners and entrants who have used their success in The Gin Guide Awards to great effect.
The Gin Guide Awards - Success Stories
The Gin Guide Awards receives extensive coverage and recognition across the world, from top global trade publications to features in national press and on TV and radio. You can find The Gin Guide Awards logos being proudly displayed on the bottles, marketing materials, websites and exhibition stands of the exclusive group of past Winners.
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"We've been somewhat overrun with sales in the past 6 weeks - the unexpected win for our Navy Strength Gin has been an enormous boost." - Shaun Ward, Ludlow Gin
"This year we really got a lot of press coverage of the received awards and the effect on our recognition and direct sales was very positive" - Bostjan Marusic, Broken Bones Gin
"I highly recommend The Gin Guide Awards. It is astonishing the amount of effort and dedication that goes into running and judging these impressive awards. An exceptional judging panel, great communication throughout, and good depth of feedback to every entrant. For a very reasonable cost the feedback and exposure that comes with competing has been invaluable to a small distillery like ours." – Marius Reeves, The Barracks Gin
"Being a part of The Gin Guide is a significant advantage. Securing a winning medal in the Awards not only adds prestige but also opened avenues for export to other countries." - Vardan Karapetyan, Vogis Gin
"This year we really got a lot of press coverage of the received awards and the effect on our recognition and direct sales was very positive" - Bostjan Marusic, Broken Bones Gin
"I highly recommend The Gin Guide Awards. It is astonishing the amount of effort and dedication that goes into running and judging these impressive awards. An exceptional judging panel, great communication throughout, and good depth of feedback to every entrant. For a very reasonable cost the feedback and exposure that comes with competing has been invaluable to a small distillery like ours." – Marius Reeves, The Barracks Gin
"Being a part of The Gin Guide is a significant advantage. Securing a winning medal in the Awards not only adds prestige but also opened avenues for export to other countries." - Vardan Karapetyan, Vogis Gin
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"Over the past few years, we have entered many gin competitions, but The Gin Guide Awards has blown us away with the attention to detail on all aspects of the competition, the judging, communications, meeting deadlines, and providing feedback to all entries, not to mention the lovely shiny stickers (that are incredibly reasonably priced!). We at Thunderflower, thank all involved!" - Anicca O'Nions, Thunderflower Gin
"I have found The Gin Guide Awards to be one of the most professional out there, and their communication and feedback is literally second to none! We shall be entering again and would not hesitate to recommend others to do so." - Martin Jennings, Pothecary Gin
"We love The Gin Guide Awards! Paul is a brilliant ambassador and supporter of craft gin distilleries like ours. The way the Awards are judged and the feedback you get are second to none. We would highly recommend entering." - Andy & Zoe Arnold-Bennett, Shed 1 Distillery
"I can’t thank The Gin Guide and the Judges enough - our success in The Gin Guide Awards is still very much sinking in. The enquiries have been flying in already and the phone has not stopped." – Carl Wilson, Alma Spirits
"I have found The Gin Guide Awards to be one of the most professional out there, and their communication and feedback is literally second to none! We shall be entering again and would not hesitate to recommend others to do so." - Martin Jennings, Pothecary Gin
"We love The Gin Guide Awards! Paul is a brilliant ambassador and supporter of craft gin distilleries like ours. The way the Awards are judged and the feedback you get are second to none. We would highly recommend entering." - Andy & Zoe Arnold-Bennett, Shed 1 Distillery
"I can’t thank The Gin Guide and the Judges enough - our success in The Gin Guide Awards is still very much sinking in. The enquiries have been flying in already and the phone has not stopped." – Carl Wilson, Alma Spirits
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"Being named as 'Distillery of the Year 2023' by TGGA has been such an honour! This award has heightened our visibility in the market, created amazing opportunities for our brand to make new partnerships, and is contributing to the recognition of our work within the gin community. Winning both 'Best in Italy 2023' and 'Best Gin in Europe 2023' has increased interest in the product from both customers and industry experts and will continue to bring us great satisfaction in the years to come!" - Giacomo Bracci, Distilleria Mezzanotte
"Working with The Gin Guide has been a fantastic experience. The Awards are very well known in the gin industry and the process of applying was very smooth. At the same, communication and help was quick to come. We will be taking part in The Gin Guide Awards again." - Victor de Benito, Doja Gin
"Thank you for putting this remarkable competition in place with such professionalism and creativity - it really does more for us small batch distilleries than you can imagine." – Katy Moore, Lucky Bee Gin
"I would definitely recommend entering the Gin Guide Awards. From start to finish it was an easy process and the feedback was a great help. I really enjoyed the excitement of waiting for the results too!" – Michelle McAllister, Ahascragh Distillery
"Working with The Gin Guide has been a fantastic experience. The Awards are very well known in the gin industry and the process of applying was very smooth. At the same, communication and help was quick to come. We will be taking part in The Gin Guide Awards again." - Victor de Benito, Doja Gin
"Thank you for putting this remarkable competition in place with such professionalism and creativity - it really does more for us small batch distilleries than you can imagine." – Katy Moore, Lucky Bee Gin
"I would definitely recommend entering the Gin Guide Awards. From start to finish it was an easy process and the feedback was a great help. I really enjoyed the excitement of waiting for the results too!" – Michelle McAllister, Ahascragh Distillery
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"When we are at tastings and events we always highlight that we were named 'Product of the Year 2023' in The Gin Guide Awards. We feel it validates our new packaging and it definitely encourages new customers to try it." - Kate Turner, Penrhos Spirits
"The Gin Guide Awards offer great feedback based on constructive advice and the ongoing support received is extremely valuable." - Mary Vincent, Willow Tree Gin
“Winning the Traditional Gin category was a great achievement and is a great topic of discussion when at festivals or talking to trade customers. The reason we entered The Gin Guide Awards specifically was 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
"The Gin Guide Awards are a fantastically well run process. From entering to discovering the winners the communication is excellent. We were lucky enough this year to be given the accolade of 'Best in Britian 2022' and the additional exposure this has given us has been incredible. Thanks again to Paul and all involved for your hard work on what's been a great experience for us again!" - Paul Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
"The Gin Guide Awards offer great feedback based on constructive advice and the ongoing support received is extremely valuable." - Mary Vincent, Willow Tree Gin
“Winning the Traditional Gin category was a great achievement and is a great topic of discussion when at festivals or talking to trade customers. The reason we entered The Gin Guide Awards specifically was 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
"The Gin Guide Awards are a fantastically well run process. From entering to discovering the winners the communication is excellent. We were lucky enough this year to be given the accolade of 'Best in Britian 2022' and the additional exposure this has given us has been incredible. Thanks again to Paul and all involved for your hard work on what's been a great experience for us again!" - Paul Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
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"A brilliantly run competition that offers transparent assessment of distilled spirits from a comprehensive panel of judges from all sectors of the industry, with detailed feedback offered as the standard." - James Gibbons, Spirit of Wales Distillery
"The Gin Guide Awards are real asset to the industry and the Gin producers who enter." - Kevin Andrews, Cantium Gin
"The feedback we got from Gin Guide Awards was informative and useful. Throughout the participation process, good quality and expertise were evident." - Visa Pesonen, Tuori Gin
"The Gin Guide Awards are real asset to the industry and the Gin producers who enter." - Kevin Andrews, Cantium Gin
"The feedback we got from Gin Guide Awards was informative and useful. Throughout the participation process, good quality and expertise were evident." - Visa Pesonen, Tuori Gin
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"A very well run and organised competition, by people who really care about gin." - Alex Griffiths, Griffiths Brothers Gin
"We're so glad we entered The Gin Guide - an efficient process throughout and fantastic people to deal with." - Charlotte Wood, Priory Gin
"We've been in a few gin awards but I've found the process of the Gin Guide to be the best so far and again can't thank Paul enough for his time in responding to me questions awards and non awards related!" - Cherida Forde, Impression Gin
"We're so glad we entered The Gin Guide - an efficient process throughout and fantastic people to deal with." - Charlotte Wood, Priory Gin
"We've been in a few gin awards but I've found the process of the Gin Guide to be the best so far and again can't thank Paul enough for his time in responding to me questions awards and non awards related!" - Cherida Forde, Impression Gin
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