The IWSC (International Wines and Spirits Competition) is up there with the San Francisco World Spirits Awards in terms of prestige. Now in its 48th year, the IWSC not only has an experienced judging panel, but also puts each entry under chemical analysis to ensure the products are what they say they are. Integrity, accuracy and impartiality are at the heart of the competition’s ethos.
This year, the IWSC received nearly 400 gin entries from 35 different countries – an enormous 571% increase since 2013!
23 Australian gins were awarded medals; One gold medal, 17 silvers and 6 bronze.
Here are the winners:
GOLD MEDAL
Moore’s Dry Gin, Distillery Botanica, Erina, NSW
(PSA: Gin Queen on Tour to Sydney on 6th September will be visiting Distillery Botanica. Tickets available here.)
SILVER MEDALS
Brookie’s Gin Silver Outstanding, Cape Byron Distillery, NSW ~ Contemporary Styles
Angry Ant Gin, Bass & Flinders, Victoria ~ Contemporary Styles
Gin – Soft & Smooth , Bass & Flinders ~ Contemporary Styles
Archie Rose Distiller’s Strength Gin, Sydney, NSW ~Contemporary Styles
PLUS Bronze 2017 in Gin & Tonic category
Botanical Gin, Great Southern Distilling Company, WA ~ Contemporary Styles
Copper wave Gin, Hunter Distillery, NSW ~ Old Tom
Darley’s Gin, Aldi Stores Aust/Asahi ~ London Dry
Four Pillars Barrel Aged Gin, Healesville, Vic ~ Wood Finished
Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Healesville, Vic ~ Contemporary Styles
Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, Healesville, Vic ~ Contemporary Styles
Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin ~Contemporary Styles
Kangaroo Island Spirits Wild Gin ~ Contemporary Styles
PLUS Silver 2017 in Gin & Tonic category
Kangaroo Island Spirits Old Tom ~ Old Tom category
Kangaroo Island Spirits Whisky Barrel Gin Silver Outstanding ~ Cask Finished
23rd Street Distillery Signature Gin, Adelaide, SA ~ Contemporary Styles
The Splendid Gin, TAS ~ Contemporary Styles
BRONZE MEDALS
Prohibition Bathtub Cut Gin ~ Wood Finished – 69%
PLUS Gold medal in Packaging
Bass & Flinders Gin 10 – Wild & Spicy ~ Contemporary Styles
Bass & Flinders Monsoon Gin ~ Contemporary Styles
Kalki Moon Premium Gin ~ London Dry
PLUS Bronze medal 2017 in Gin & Tonic category
Kangaroo Island Spirits O’ Gin~ Contemporary Styles
Ounce Gin ~ Contemporary Styles
Distillery Botanica Rather Royal Gin ~ London Dry
PLUS Bronze medal in Packaging category
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