The IWSC Results 2022 ~ Australian Gin Medal Winners have been revealed! Gin continued to dominate at the awards this year, accounting for more than 1,200 of total entries and taking home 15% of the year’s Gold Outstanding and Gold medals.
Only 14 spirits in the WHOLE competition were awarded 99 points – the highest score in the competition, and TWO Australian gins were amongst them. Congratulations Seppeltsfield Road Distillers and Mt Uncle Distillery!
Overall Australian Gin Distillers put in an astounding performance, achieving 147 medals, up from 96 in 2021.
These include 14 Gold medals, (including 6 outstanding medals) (+8 from 2021), 55 Silvers (+5 from 2021) and 75 Bronze medals (+35 from 2021).
State performances
This year South Australia topped the States by a mile with 43 medals (+21 in 2021). Next was Victoria with 28(+ 22). New South Wales won 21 (+12 ), Tasmania were awarded 19 medals (+8 ), Queensland won 16 (+8). Western Australia was awarded 10 medals (+1), while NT picked up five medals (+4 from last year).
In addition Aussies won 2 Gold Medals, 6 Silvers and 9 Bronze medals in the Gin and Tonic category (not included in the above totals).
I’m so proud of what the Australian gin industry is achieving on the global stage.
Previous Year’s Results
2016: 12 medals
2017: 25 medals
2018: 38 medals
2019: 33 medals
2020: 64 medals
2021: 94 medals
2022: 147 medals
Here is a round up of the medallists.
GOLD OUTSTANDING
98-100 Points
‘An outstanding spirit with a naturally exceptional balance, complexity and power. An example that immediately sets itself apart from others in the category.‘
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers Barossa Shiraz 2021 Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 99
What the judges said, “A gorgeous grape aroma with dried fruits, pine and chocolate notes. The wine blends well as part of the gin and the flavour is sensational. Great silky texture with well integrated alcoholic warmth and a finish that pleasantly lingers.”
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers Musician’s Cut Gin (Contemporary) 98
What the judges said, “Punchy pine on the nose, with beautiful vibrant citrus. Complex aromas of grapefruit peel, sherbet and delicate florals add to the flavour profile. Spices arrive on the palate and grip the taste buds along with rich spice.”
Mt. Uncle Distillery Botanic Australis Navy Strength Gin (Contemporary) 99
What the judges said, “Bold, bitter orange and savoury on the nose. The rich lime, lemon and eucalyptus on the nose is highly fragrant and equally expressive on the palate. With bags of flavour this is an absolute banger that has tremendous length.”
Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery 65 Miles Gin (Contemporary) 98
What the judges said, “Warm spices on the nose with hints of clove, nutmeg, spice and chocolate. The palate is led by cinnamon, pepper and liquorice that together have great balance and linger on the palate long after the sip. Continually developing.”
Naught Distilling Sangiovese Gin 2022 Spirit (Other Flavoured Gin) 98
What the judges said, ” Chocolate and rich fruity berry notes, dried cherry and juniper coming through. Grape notes are on the palate with a little bit of spice and savouriness. A really nice balance of flavours from the gin and wine elements.“
Settlers Spirits Yuzu Gin ( Other Flavoured Gin) 98
What the judges said, “Fragrant yuzu and lime peel on the nose with a touch of juniper. Nice sweet and sour balance with a gently, warming spice through the palate. Balanced and complex with a smooth finish.”
GOLD MEDAL
95-100 Points
‘An excellent spirit with an exceptional balance and rare and complex flavours. An example that stands out against its peers.‘
Argo Gin Never Never Distilling (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 97
What the judges said, “Light nose of peppercorn and coriander seed, moving to a big gin centre with soft fruit and tannins from the barrel. Sweetness on the finish backed up by the fruit concentration and texture.”
Kalki Moon Kylie’s Summer Gin (London Dry Gin) 96
What the judges said, “A quiet classic with appealing fresh lime and cordial notes, citrus vibrancy and hints of pine. Integrated and complex, opening up with increasing spice and depth. Rounded, robust and balanced carrying through to a sensationally long finish.”
Kalki Moon Premium Gin (London Dry Gin)
What the judges said, “A mesmerising gin full of classically refined juniper character. Boasts an expressive array of gorgeously balanced botanicals and a divinely sun-drenched lemony tartness that blooms serenely into a marvellously deep spicy finish. A truly remarkable drinking experience.”
Bass & Flinders Distillery Soft & Smooth Gin (Contemporary)
What the judges said, “A harmonious spirit with an intense herbal and floral nose, which follow through onto the palate. Rich notes of vanilla and apricot are in balance with juniper. An incredibly well-balanced example with good length. Excellent craftsmanship.“
North of Eden The Admiral Gin (London Dry Gin)
What the judges said, “Bursting with personality and power this has crisp, clean aromas of classic juniper, spice and vegetal notes. The perfectly judged palate has lots of juniper but gains complexity from zesty citrus, coriander, and fruity apple.”
The West Winds Pinque Rose Gin (Other Flavoured Gin)
What the judges said, “Relatively subtle and delicate nose, with some red berries and cacao coming through. Wonderfully creamy palate again with the slight red fruit, but with a whiff of smoke. Punchy warmth from the alcohol on the finish. Elegant and well made example.”
The West Winds Wild Plum Gin ( Other Flavoured Gin)
What the judges said, “Relatively subtle and delicate nose, with some red berries and cacao coming through. Wonderfully creamy palate again with the slight red fruit, but with a whiff of smoke. Punchy warmth from the alcohol on the finish. Elegant and well made example.”
Turner Stillhouse Three Cuts Pinot Barrel Rested Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish)
What the judges said, “Dry pine nose with plenty of smokiness, think mezcal. Citrus and leafy botanicals coming through on the palate. A warming and mouthfilling texture. Long finish with the botanicals and barrel flavours continuing.”
SILVER MEDALS
90-94 points
‘An accomplished spirit with good balance, strong character and good complexity. A classic example of its style or variety.‘
78 Degrees Sunset Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 90
Adams Distillery Barrel Aged Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 90
Adams Distillery Glen Ireh Estate Blueberry & Lavender Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 90
Adams Distillery Glen Ireh Estate Dry Gin (London Dry) 90
Adams Distillery Bush Myrtle Contemporary Gin(Contemporary) 91
Adams Distillery Turbo Navy Strength Gin (Contemporary) 92
Amaz Wines Spell X Shiraz Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 90
AmberChes Spirits Distillery Botanical Gin (Contemporary) 92
Anther Experimental Distillation Pickett’s Altitude Gin(Contemporary) 92
Anther Experimental Distillation Geelong Dry Gin (Contemporary) 90
Anther Experimental Distillation Pickett’s Altitude Gin(Contemporary) 92
Archie Rose Distilling Co. Bone Dry Gin (Contemporary) 92
Archie Rose Distilling Co Distiller’s Strength Gin (Contemporary) 91
Australian Distilling Co Navy Gin (London Dry) 92
Australian Distilling Co Tasmania Gin Contemporary) 90
Banks & Solander Signature Gin (Contemporary) 91
Bass & Flinders Distillery Monsoon Eastern Twist Gin(Contemporary) 90
Four Pillars Distillery Single Barrel S30 Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 90
Four Pillars Distillery Navy Strength Gin (Contemporary) 92
Four Pillars Distillery Spiced Negroni Gin (Contemporary) 91
Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery Greenhouse Gin (Contemporary) 90
Hickson House Distilling Co Harbour Strength Gin (London Dry) 90
Imperial Measures Distilling Ounce Bold Gin (London Dry) 90
Kalki Moon Classic Gin (London Dry)91
Kalki Moon Navy Strength Gin (London Dry) 90
Kalki Moon Solstice Barrel Aged London Dry Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 90
Kangaroo Island Distillery Old Tom Gin (Old Tom) 90
Karu Distillery Lightning Gin (Contemporary) 90
Little Juniper Distilling Signature Gin (Contemporary) 90
Manly Spirits Co.Australian Dry Gin (London Dry)90
Mt. Uncle Distillery Botanic Australis Gin (Contemporary) 90
Naught Distilling Overproof Gin (Contemporary) 91
Never Never Distilling Ginache Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 90
Never Never Distilling Med Gin (Contemporary) 91
Never Never Distilling Oyster Shell Gin (Contemporary) 90
Original Spirit Co. Classic Dry Gin (London Dry) 91
Original Spirit Co. Original Single Barrel Reserve Gin (Wood Finished/Rested) 91
Patient Wolf Distilling Co. Summer Thyme Gin (London Dry ) 91
Prohibition Liquor Moonlight Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 90
Republic of Fremantle Distilling Aromatic Gin (Contemporary) 90
R.T. Legacy Spirit Distilling Co Marie Classic Dry Gin (London Dry) 91
SA Distilling Co Heaps Good Gin Contemporary) 90
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers Native Ground Gin (Contemporary) 91
Southern Wild Distillery Dasher + Fisher Mountain Gin (London Dry) 93
Southern Wild Distillery Dasher + Fisher Ocean Gin (Contemporary) 90
Southern Wild Distillery Dasher + Fisher Sloe Gin (Sloe Gin)91
Summerleas Distillery Dry Gin (London Dry) 91
The West Winds Sabre Gin (London Dry) 90
Travelling While Standing Still Australian Dry Gin (Contemporary) 91
Turner Stillhouse Three Cuts Chardonnay Barrel Rested Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 91
Willing Distillery Kakadu Plum & Quandong Gin (Contemporary) 92
Willing Distillery Small Batch Darwin Dry Gin (London Dry) 91
Willing Distillery Sweetheart’s Navy Strength Gin (Contemporary) 92
Vok Beverages 23rd Street Signature Gin (Contemporary) 90
BRONZE MEDALS
85-89 points
‘A perfectly well-made spirit which provides an enjoyable drinking experience. A good reflection of the category style.‘
Adams Distillery Glen Ireh Estate Sloe Gin (Sloe Gin) 87
AmberChes Spirits Distillery Orange Gin (Contemporary) 86
Anther Experimental Distillation Florescence Gin (London Dry) 88
Antipodes Gin Co Oceanic Gin (Contemporary) 87
Archie Rose Distilling Co. Harvest 2020 Sunrise Lime Gin (Contemporary) 89
Archie Rose Distilling Co. Signature Dry Gin (London Dry) Gin 86
Baby Pink Gin Pink Gin (Contemporary) 87
Barossa Distilling Co. Australian Garden Gin (Contemporary) 88
Barossa Distilling Co Budburst Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 88
Barossa Distilling Co. Generations Gin (Contemporary) 88
Bass & Flinders Distillery Maritime Gin (Contemporary) 86
Bass & Flinders Distillery Orient Gin (Contemporary) 87
Bass & Flinders Distillery Wild & Spicy Gin 10 (Contemporary) 86
Cape Byron Distillery Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin (London Dry ) 89
Coles Liquor Pure Origin Tasmanian Dry Gin (Contemporary) 87
Coles Liquor Pure Origin Tasmanian Pink Gin (Other Flavoured) 85
Darling Distillery Darling Gin (London Dry) 88
Ester Distilling Dry Gin (London Dry) Gin 88
Four Pillars Distillery Fresh Yuzu Gin (Contemporary) 89
Four Pillars Distillery Olive Leaf Gin (Contemporary) 88
Four Pillars Distillery Rare Dry Gin (Contemporary) 87
Four Pillars Distillery Rarest Dry Gin (Contemporary) 87
Giniversity Barrel Aged Gin (Wood Finished/Rested /Cask Finish) 88
Giniversity Whisky Cask Gin (Wood Finished/Rested /Cask Finish) 86
Ginworth Future Vintage Gin (London Dry ) 85
Good Spirits Distilling Co. Troppo Top End Gin (Contemporary) 89
Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery Two Pencils Gin London Dry Gin 87
Hickson House Distilling Co Australian Dry Gin (Contemporary) 88
Hickson House Distilling Co London Dry Gin (London Dry) 88
Imperial Measures Distilling Ounce Signature Gin (Contemporary) 88
Kangaroo Island Distillery Koala 48 Gin (Contemporary) 87
Kangaroo Island Distillery ‘O’ Gin (Contemporary) 87
Kangaroo Island Distillery Whisky Barrel Aged Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 87
Kangaroo Island DistilleryWild Gin (Contemporary) 89
Karu Distillery Affinity Gin (Contemporary) 88
Manly Spirits Co.Craro Island Gin (Contemporary) 86
Manly Spirits Co. Lilly Pilly Pink Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 86
Mountain Distilling Company Mountain Gin (Contemporary) 86
Mt. Uncle DistilleryBotanic Australis Northern Gem Gin (Contemporary) 88
Mt. Uncle Distillery Botanic Australis Ooray Native Plum Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 86
Naught Distilling Australian Dry Gin (Contemporary) 88
Never Never Distilling Export Strength Triple Juniper Gin (Contemporary) 87
Never Never Distilling Juniper Freak Gin (London Dry) 88
Never Never Distilling Southern Strength Gin (London Dry) 87
Never Never Distilling Triple Juniper Gin (London Dry) 89
North of Eden Gin Oyster Shell Gin (London Dry) 87
Orrsum Spirits XO Ginava Single Malt Gin (Contemporary) 86
Patient Wolf Distilling Co. Blackthorn Gin (Sloe Gin) 86
Patient Wolf Distilling Co. Melbourne Dry Gin (London Dry) 89
Prohibition Liquor Navy Strength Gin (Contemporary) 88
Prohibition Liquor Original Gin (Contemporary) 88
Prohibition Liquor Shiraz Barrel Aged Gin (Wood Finished/Rested/Cask Finish) 86
Republic of Fremantle Distilling Full Bodied Gin (Contemporary) 89
SA Distilling Co Native Pink Gin Other Flavoured Gin 85
Seabourne Distillery Coastal Dry Gin (Contemporary) 87
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers Barossa Dry Gin (London Dry) 88
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers House Gin (Contemporary) 89
Seppeltsfield Road Distillers Savoury Allsorts Gin (Contemporary) 88
Settlers Spirits Juniper 3 Ways Gin (Contemporary) 88
Seven Seasons Green Ant Gin (Contemporary) 89
Southern Wild Distillery Dasher + Fisher Meadow Gin (Contemporary) 89
Southern Wild Distillery Dasher + Fisher Strawberry Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 87
Summerleas Distillery Navy Gin Tasmania (London Dry) 89
Sunshine & Sons Original Dry Gin (London Dry) 86
78 Degrees Classic Gin(Contemporary) 85
78 Degrees Desert Gin (Contemporary) 87
The West Winds Broadside Gin (Contemporary) 89
Turner Stillhouse Three Cuts Distiller’s Release Gin (Contemporary) 88
Turner Stillhouse Three Cuts Founder’s Release Gin (Contemporary) 87
Vok Beverages 23rd St Yuzu Gin (Contemporary) 88
Vok Beverages 23rd Street Red Citrus Gin (Contemporary) 88
Willing Distillery Small Batch Desert Lime Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 86
Wolf Lane DistilleryDavidson Plum Gin (Other Flavoured Gin) 87
Wolf Lane Distillery Navy Strength Gin (Contemporary) 88
Tropical Gin Wolf Lane Distillery (Contemporary) 89
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