The Gin Guide Awards - Testimonials
Always striving to be the most valuable, enjoyable, impartial, credible and transparent spirits awards in the industry, 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 become the most influential, respected and admired in the industry. But don't just take our word for it - below are a selection of testimonials left by past entrants, Finalists and Winners.
- "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
- "The Gin Guide Awards offer great feedback based on constructive advice and the ongoing support received is extremely valuable." - Mary Vincent, Willow Tree 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
- "This is a very professionally run competition, the quality of feedback on all entries is fantastic and worth its weight in gold." - Gary Watt, Orkney Gin Company
- "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
- "We've been somewhat overrun with sales in the past 6 weeks - the unexpected win of our Navy Strength Gin has been an enormous boost." - Shaun Ward, Ludlow Gin
- "The Gin Guide Awards are very well organised. With a broad range of judges from a wide variety of sectors and experiences, you know that if you achive high scores in the Gin Guide Awards then you must be doing something right! The organisation and communication throughout the awards is second to none and we can't wait to take part again next year!" - Paul Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
- "These professionals could perfectly identify all flavour ideas that we have put into Solar Gin. They also give very good feedback on the gin quality and what they love about it. I will definitely enter this competition again!" - Kevin van de Merlen, Solar 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
- "A very well run and organised competition, by people who really care about gin." - Alex Griffiths, Griffiths Brothers Gin
- "Our experience with The Gin Guide Awards was very rewarding! Not only did it provide good publicity but the process from entry to feedback is very enjoyable too. We encourage small brands to participate as their first competition because it’s a great way to create new opportunities." - Chris Egger, Portofino Gin
- "I found The Gin Guide Awards to be a very positive experience. Seasoned judges, a very controlled and impartial process gave much credence to their comments/suggestions." - Stephen Booth, Hot Wood 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
- "Entering the Gin Guide Awards this year for the first time has been a very positive and encouraging experience for us at Willow Tree Distillery. As a Finalist, this has given us a great confidence boost on our relatively new journey and we will be acting on the feedback received." - Mary Vincent, Willow Tree Gin
- "The Gin Guide Awards are real asset to the industry and the Gin producers who enter." - Kevin Andrews, Cantium Gin
- "We've loved being part of The Gin Guide Awards this year and were delighted our Pink Gin won the Flavoured Gin category. The organisation has been excellent from start to finish and we look forward to entering again next year!" - Paul Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
- "The Gin Guide is an excellent resource for both consumers and distillers, and annual The Gin Guide Awards helps distillers showcase their spirits and gain valuable industry feedback." - Emma Kinton, Hotham's Gin