The Gin Guide Awards - Testimonials
The Gin Guide Awards' reputation as the most valuable, enjoyable, impartial, credible and transparent Spirits Awards in the industry has been built through focussing on what is important to the gin distilleries and brands that participate. As part of this, we always ask for feedback, ideas and suggested improvements after the Awards each year. It is this process that has helped The Gin Guide Awards to achieve global recognition and to become one of the most respected and admired Awards in the industry. But don't just take our word for it - below are testimonials left by past entrants, Finalists and Winners.
"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 has been 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 has been 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
"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 the most professional out there, and their communication and feedback is literally second to none. We shall be entering again and I would not hesitate to recommend others to do so." - Martin Jennings, Pothecary Gin
"We love The Gin Guide Awards! The Gin Guide 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." - 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 since." – Carl Wilson, Alma Spirits
"I have found The Gin Guide Awards to be the most professional out there, and their communication and feedback is literally second to none. We shall be entering again and I would not hesitate to recommend others to do so." - Martin Jennings, Pothecary Gin
"We love The Gin Guide Awards! The Gin Guide 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." - 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 since." – Carl Wilson, Alma Spirits
"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 and respected in the gin industry and the process of applying was very smooth. At the same, communication and support 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
"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
"Working with The Gin Guide has been a fantastic experience. The Awards are very well known and respected in the gin industry and the process of applying was very smooth. At the same, communication and support 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
"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 offers 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 is a fantastically run process. From entering to discovering the winners the communication is excellent. We were lucky enough to be given the accolade of 'Best in Britain 2022' and the additional exposure this has given us has been incredible. Thanks again to The Gin Guide team for all your hard work on what has been a great experience." - Paul Sharrocks, Stockport 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 is a fantastically run process. From entering to discovering the winners the communication is excellent. We were lucky enough to be given the accolade of 'Best in Britain 2022' and the additional exposure this has given us has been incredible. Thanks again to The Gin Guide team for all your hard work on what has been a great experience." - Paul Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
"A brilliantly run competition that offers transparent assessment of distilled spirits from a comprehensive panel of judges from all sectors of the industry, and unique 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, excellent 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, excellent quality and expertise were evident." - Visa Pesonen, Tuori Gin
"A very well run and organised competition, run 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 The Gin Guide team enough for their time in responding to my questions, both 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 The Gin Guide team enough for their time in responding to my questions, both Awards and non-Awards related!" - Cherida Forde, Impression Gin
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