THE GIN GUIDE AWARDS 2025
Global Gin Awards & Product Feedback
AFRICA - ASIA - AUSTRALASIA - EUROPE - NORTH AMERICA - SOUTH AMERICA
The Gin Guide Awards is the world's largest independent Gin Awards and leads the industry with the most rigorous judging process, the most extensive feedback, and with categories that are the most relevant and in touch industry trends. Widely recognised and highly respected by the trade and consumers across the world, The Gin Guide Awards celebrate and give global recognition to the exceptional products, distilleries and people within the gin industry.
Finalists and Winners of the The Gin Guide Awards are selected through a rigorous blind tasting and unique scoring process. To present the most rounded and widely relevant results in the industry, the carefully selected and expert Judges bring together specialisms in gin distillation, spirits retail, mixology, events, distribution, marketing and PR.
Finalists and Winners of the The Gin Guide Awards are selected through a rigorous blind tasting and unique scoring process. To present the most rounded and widely relevant results in the industry, the carefully selected and expert Judges bring together specialisms in gin distillation, spirits retail, mixology, events, distribution, marketing and PR.
12 Reasons to enter The Gin Guide Awards
- The only industry Awards to provide scores and detailed Judges' feedback to all entrants as standard (see Example Feedback).
- Each gin is individually given the dedicated time and attention it deserves. No mass tastings.
- Globally recognised by the trade and retailers, easily recognised and understood by consumers, and highly respected in the industry - read our Testimonials.
- Early results announcements to give you the maximum opportunity in the year to promote and benefit from Awards.
- The industry's most rigorous blind tasting format and Judging system, with our industry-leading Judging team including buyers, retailers, distillers, mixologists, hospitality and event managers, and authors.
- The industry's most authentic Awards. You deal with us directly, not a fulfilment company, so we really get to know you and your gin.
- Logos, imagery, resources and Press Releases for promotion of your achievements are included. No licensing fees.
- The lowest cost bottle stickers in the industry for Winners, Highly Commended Gins and Finalists. High quality and just £25 per 1,000.
- Extensive promotion of the Awards results and WInners, including online, to the largest social media audience in the industry (with over 93,000 Instagram followers), and to distributors, press and retailers.
- Shortlisted gins are announced as 'Finalists' and receive the 'Finalist' logo and online promotion.
- Winners package includes 'Winner' logo, certificate, quotable comment, and extensive coverage, promotion and special features.
- Geographic Awards for each applicable country and continent, with dedicated Judging and Winners' logos/stickers, plus extra promotion.
How To Enter
The Gin Guide Awards are open to gins from all countries that are bottled at 37.5% ABV and above. All entries must be available for trade and/or consumer purchase prior to the announcement of Finalists on 30th April 2025 and must meet the criteria of one or more Awards categories.
Members of The Gin Guide receive 20% off entry rates and a long list of annual benefits, content and promotion - Find out more about Membership.
- 1. Read the entry criteria and choose your categories (see Category Descriptions).
- 2. Complete the Entry Form (link below) for one or multiple entries.
- 3. Complete payment or request and Invoice.
- 4. Send samples (see Sample & Delivery details).
Members of The Gin Guide receive 20% off entry rates and a long list of annual benefits, content and promotion - Find out more about Membership.
Dates, Samples & Rates
2025 Awards Schedule:
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Entry Rates:
Entry rates are 'per gin'. Each gin can be entered into all applicable Tasting categories and Geographic categories. Members of The Gin Guide receive a 20% discount - Become a Member.
Payment by credit card, debit card, Paypal or invoice / bank transfer. By entering The Gin Guide Awards 2025 you accept and agree to the Terms & Conditions |
2025 Entry Open
Please complete the online Entry Form via the link below. After submitting your first Entry Form you have the option to add more gins to your entry or to finish your entry and complete payment. Please ensure that you have read and fully understood the Entry Categories and criteria before starting your entry.
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