DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
Long Road (Long Road Distillers - Michigan, U.S.)
Nose: Lemon, lemon cream, cherry, floral, violet, juniper, floral juniper, eucalyptus, rosewater, herbal, mint, anise, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, grass, piney, pine sap. Palate: Lime, lemon, orange peel, lemon peel, lemon frosting, lemon pie, juniper, cherry, violet, lavender, lemon verbena, menthol, mint, spicy, anise, cardamom, clove, pepper, grassy, creamy, piney, balanced. Finish: Citrus, grapefruit, juniper, violet, lavender, spicy, black pepper, pine, soft, smooth, mellow, complex.
Double Gold Medal
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Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin (The Netherlands)
Nose: Lemon, lemon zest, lemon drop, lime juice, lime soufflé, green Jolly Rancher, lemon verbena, lemongrass, juniper, pistachio, cinnamon, herbs, mint. Palate: Lemon, lemon rind, lime, lemon verbena, lemongrass, juniper, rose, violet, fruit gum, cinnamon lollypop, Earl Grey tea, Thai basil, anise, grassy herbs, menthol, minty, spicy. Finish: Prickly pear, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, limoncello, lemongrass, peppery spice, extremely complex, soft, mellow, well-rounded, well-balanced.
Double Gold Medal
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Sipsmith London Dry (U.K.)
Nose: Lime, grapefruit, lime peel, juniper, jasmine, lavender, rose petal, floral, basil, herbal, complex, amazing. Palate: Citrus, melon, lavender, floral, flowery, botanical, herbs, juniper, pine, clove, spearmint, peppery, black peppercorn, dry, smooth, approachable, well balanced. Finish: Citrus, sweet mint, floral, cardamom, clean, smooth, dry, well-balanced, delicious, perfect, beautiful, awesome.
Double Gold Medal
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Odd Fellows No. 214 (Manatawny Still Works - Pennsylvania, U.S.)
Nose: Piney juniper, floral juniper, dry juniper, celery, cucumber, floral, violet, herbal, grassy, earthy, mineral, candle wax. Palate: Berry, cranberry, cherry, citrus, dried berries, apple pie, pastry, honey, juniper, rose, floral, dried flowers, celery, mint, black licorice, herbal, eucalyptus, basil, spicy, cardamom, clove, pepper, grass, balanced. Finish: Piney juniper, juniper, floral, potpourri, violet, spearmint, spicy, pepper, peppercorn, grass, woody, oak, smooth.
Double Gold Medal
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Cutler's (Cutler's Artisan Spirits - California, U.S.)
Nose: Piney juniper, herbal juniper, floral juniper, lime, lemon, lemon marmalade, lemon custard, floral, lavender, mint, herbal, pepper, cardamom, grassy, pine. Palate: Orange peel, citrus, orange blossom, cassis, custard, fruit gum, clover honey, juniper, eucalyptus, ginger, angelica, clove, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, anise, licorice, sweet mint, menthol, pine, balanced. Finish: Lemony, lemon curd, creamy, juniper, lemon pepper, peppery, mint, clove, pistachio oil, silky.
Double Gold Medal
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Herbie (Skotlander Spirits - Denmark)
Nose: Honey, kabocha squash, garden salad, spearmint, walnut, pecan, floral, black licorice, anise, clove, fennel, sweet basil, cinnamon tea, cumin, pine, bark. Palate: Juniper, citrus, floral, rose, violet, dried flowers, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, mint, anise, black licorice, fennel, tarragon, orris root, grassy, hay, oak, pine, well-balanced. Finish: Violet, rose, spearmint, wintergreen, anise, black licorice, spice, brown spices, pepper, caraway, grain, mineral, tree bark.
Double Gold Medal
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Parlour (Eau Claire Distillery - Canada)
Nose: Lime, orange, dates, honey, butterscotch, piney juniper, juniper, floral, violet, blossom, rose, faint lavender, herbal, mint, basil, almond, cardamom, wheatgrass, pine trees. Palate: Orange peel, lime, citrus, berries, bananas, mango, tropical fruit, prickly pear, fruit gum, juniper, honey, flowers, lemongrass, wintergreen, clove, anise, pepper, peppercorn. Finish: Citrus, dried citrus, sweet cream, floral, violet, bitter herbs, lemongrass, menthol, spice.
Double Gold Medal
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Goodman's (The Netherlands)
Nose: Lemon, orange, citrus, grapefruit peel, lemon oil, marmalade, juniper, ginger, rosewater, edelflower, floral, eucalyptus, herbal, spearmint, vibrant, smooth, very organic. Palate: Citrus, berry, honey, dark truffle, buttery, floral, juniper, cucumber, herbal, eucalyptus, spicy, peppery, wooden barrel, smooth. Finish: Orange, cucumber, juniper hot flash, peppery, Bourbon barrel, balanced, pow!, clean.
Double Gold Medal
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Cold River (Maine Distilleries - Maine, U.S.)
Nose: Herbal juniper, floral juniper, piney juniper, orange peel, lemon, citrus, raspberry leaf, cucumber, almond, herbal, mint, anise, clove, grassy, pine, mineral. Palate: Orange, citrus, lemon curd, raspberry leaf, juniper, cracked juniper, floral, violet, menthol, mint, spices, anise, clove, cinnamon, pepper, grass, pine, woody, oak. Finish: Juniper, cherry, violet, herbal, eucalyptus, mint, fennel, anise, coffee grains, peppery, spicy, well-balanced.
Double Gold Medal
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True Born (Sons of Liberty Spirits - Rhode Island, U.S.)
Nose: Lemon, citrus, pineapple, apples in fermentation, cherry, black cherry, grape, dried cherry, vanilla, piney juniper, juniper, violet, hops, grape leaves, cumin, anise. Palate: Lemon peel, orange rind, cherry, grape, melon, dried berry, dried peach, grilled pineapple, lemon verbena, juniper, rosemary, floral, violet, dried flowers, herbal, sweet basil, mint, coriander, clove, turmeric, anise, pepper, grass. Finish: Orange peel, dried citrus, creamy, floral, violet, rose, mint, almond, pepper, clove, flavorful.
Double Gold Medal
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GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
Conniption American Dry (Durham Distillery - North Carolina, U.S.)
Nose: Piney juniper, lemon, mango, light citrus, prickly pear, lemon verbena, lemon oil, cucumber, butterscotch, vanilla, pastry flour, herbal, floral, violet, nutty, almond, almond bark, clove, piney. Palate: Lemon, lime, orange rind, citrus, watermelon, juniper, cucumber, honey, grain, dried flowers, herbal, thyme, dried leaves, cinnamon, clove, mulled wine, well-balanced. Finish: Juniper, citrus, dried citrus, honey, violet, dried floral, herbs, wintergreen, pepper, soft, mild.
Gold Medal
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RHok (Vapor Distillery - Colorado, U.S.)
Nose: Orange, lemon rind, citrus, tropical fruit, honey, limoncello, herbal juniper, Doublemint gum, daisy, herbal, cardamom, anise, black licorice, mineral. Palate: Berries, blueberry, plum, mango, orange, citrus, raisin, honey, juniper, lavender, rose, violet, dried flowers, herbs, anise, fennel, pepper, grass, grain, tree bark, nicely balanced. Finish: Juniper, sweet berry, sweet pepper, violet, spearmint, slightly spicy, peppercorn, clove, licorice, chewy, smooth.
Gold Medal
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1911 (Beak & Skiff Distillery - New York, U.S.)
Nose: Lemon, citrus lime margarita, watermelon, banana, mulled cider fruity, whipped cream, custard, taffy, vanilla, spice cake, Earl Grey tea, celery, hops, wet stones, mineral. Palate: Lemon, citrus, sweet melon, cherry, fruity, dried fruit, candy, vanilla, whipped cream, floral, rose, herbs, mint, menthol, anise, thyme, cumin, nutty, clove, cinnamon, pepper, pink peppercorns, grain, well-balanced, smooth. Finish: Citrus, floral, herbal, eucalyptus, spicy, peppery, dried peppercorn, grassy, mellow, flavorful, smooth.
Gold Medal
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Mayfair London Dry (U.K.)
Nose: Light citrus, apple, piney juniper, juniper, juniper blossoms, floral, chamomile, mint, dried herbs, almond, clove, grass, earthy, birch, balsa wood. Palate: Orange peel, citrus, prickly pear, raspberry, juniper, apple croissant, light cream, light chamomile, herbal, mint, spicy, peppery, clove, cinnamon, grassy, woody, silky. Finish: Juniper, sweet berry, honey, creamy, vanilla, sweet herbal, floral, violet, mint, peppercorn, peppery, clean, smooth.
Gold Medal
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Warwick (Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery - New York, U.S.)
Nose: Lemon, lemon oil, lemon peel, lime, citrus, piney juniper, citrus pastry, lemon cream, lemongrass, violet, fresh herbs, cucumber, dandelion, grassy, white pepper, licorice, piney, garam masala. Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, berry, citrus, juniper, floral, rose, herbal, celery, cilantro, menthol, anise, pepper, grassy, smooth, well-rounded. Finish: Juniper, lemon, lemongrass, lemon mint, caramel, vanilla, custard, rose, herbal, Asian spices, wet stone, tree bark, pine.
Gold Medal
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DSP.7 (Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. - New Jersey, U.S.)
Nose: Herbal juniper, floral juniper, piney juniper, floral, summer flowers, dried cherry, apple pie, almond cookie, biscotti, bubblegum, Juicyfruit, cinnamon, black licorice, anise, mint, spearmint, basil, eucalyptus, piney. Palate: Vanilla, lemon peel, citrus biscotti, fruit gum, floral, celery, anise, black licorice, menthol, spearmint, clove, pepper. Finish: Orange, violet, floral, marzipan, black licorice, peppermint, tarragon, spice, peppery.
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Oxley (U.K.)
Nose: Piney juniper, floral juniper, orange, citrus, cherry, watermelon, honey, floral, green tea, lavender, lemon verbena, basil, white pepper, cucumber, grass, piney. Palate: Lemon, lemon oil, lemon sorbet, cherry, peach, fruit gum, custard, vanilla, juniper, lemon verbena, lemongrass, licorice, menthol, mint, almond, clove, spices, black pepper, grassy, mineral, pine, mellow. Finish: Citrus, cherry, brown sugar, vanilla, anise, mint, spices, pepper, white pepper, grassy.
Gold Medal
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Fenimore (Cooperstown Distillery - New York, U.S.)
Nose: Cherry, pear, grapefruit, piney juniper, floral juniper, juniper, floral, rose, lavender, rosewater, honey, honeycomb, spice cake, cinnamon, herbs, basil, mint, anise, tea, fennel, rye, piney. Palate: Juniper, lemon rind, bubblegum, fruit gum, chocolate, sweet cream, flowers, mint, grassy herbs, spices, cinnamon, clove, anise, licorice, pine, garam masala. Finish: Vanilla bean, custard, creamy, lemon peel, grains, cinnamon, slightly peppery, black licorice, sweet herb, spicy mint.
Gold Medal
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Ebb+Flow (Sound Spirits - Washington, U.S.)
Nose: Floral juniper, minty juniper, juniper, lemon peel, apple pie, key lime pie, creamy, cake frosting, floral, violet, herbal, eucalyptus, artichoke, pepper, minty, pine. Palate: Juniper, lemon, lemon rind, orange rind, citrus, key lime pie, floral, violet, rosewater, clove, cardamom, coriander, cumin, black pepper, allspice, licorice, tea, eucalyptus, mint, hemp, well-balanced. Finish: Lemon peel, citrusy, juniper, herbal, cardamom, anise, fennel, spicy, peppery, wet stones, flavorful.
Gold Medal
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Monopolowa (Austria)
Nose: Lime, lemon, citrus, aged fruit, watermelon peel, lemon pie, piney juniper, floral juniper, juniper, floral, orange blossom, not a typical gin, very subtle fruit. Palate: Citrus, lemon verbena, juniper, fruit gum, violet, lavender, tea leaves, peppermint tea, menthol, pepper, clove, grassy, pine, smooth. Finish: Vanilla, floral, anise, herbal, pepper, white pepper, wet stone, creamy, mellow, complex, smooth.
Gold Medal
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Waterloo (Treaty Oak Distilling Co. - Texas, U.S.)
Nose: Juniper, piney juniper, lemon, lemon peel, peach pit, honey, vanilla, floral, violet, lavender, pepper, piney, sandalwood, candle in the wind. Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, citrus, juniper, orris root, sunflower seeds, plantain, creamy, herbs, rose, violet, lavender, floral, pepper, peppermint, spicy, garam masala, spearmint, anise, grassy, piney. Finish: Vanilla bean, citrus, herbal, floral, eucalyptus, spicy, peppery, grass, sweet pine, well-made.
Gold Medal
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Hendrick's (U.K.)
Nose: Orange, key lime, citrus peel, citrus, piney juniper, floral juniper, herbal, anise, grass, earthy, clean. Palate: Orange peel, citrus, orange blossom, citrus candy, lemon curd, creamy, juniper, lavender, rose, orris root, mint, spice, clove, nutmeg, peppery, mineral. Finish: Citrus, dried citrus, creamy, raisins, herbal, wintergreen, spice, pepper, saffron, mineral, smooth.
Gold Medal
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Greenhook Ginsmiths American Dry (Greenhook Ginsmiths - New York, U.S.)
Nose: Citrus, lemon-lime soufflé, orange peel, juniper, herbal juniper, floral, lavender, cucumber, herbal, nuts, sandalwood, minerals, wood. Palate: Tangerine, orange, citrus, juniper, watermelon, floral, lavender, violet, celery, fennel, spicy, anise, coriander, curry, baking spice, clove, peppery, mint, spearmint, menthol, lemongrass, piney. Finish: Citrus, floral, herbal, wintergreen, menthol, spice, minerals, creamy, soft, gentle.
Gold Medal
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Hacienda (KGB Spirits - New Mexico, U.S.)
Nose: Cherry, berry, Juicyfruit gum, floral juniper, juniper, floral, rose, rosewater, herbal, dried herbs, thyme, cumin, almond, nutmeg, anise, cucumber, pine. Palate: Citrus peel, pear, mango custard, vanilla, custard, flaky pastry, raisins, fruit gum, juniper, floral, violet, lavender, rose, rose blossom, herbal, mint, anise, licorice, cumin, grassy, oak. Finish: Juniper, citrus peel, dried stone fruit, cotton candy, vanilla, floral, lavender, mint, spearmint, lightly spicy, cinnamon, anise, talc, soft, gentle, smooth.
Gold Medal
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Schlichte Steinhäger (Germany)
Nose: Light citrus, apple, piney juniper, juniper, juniper blossoms, floral, chamomile, mint, dried herbs, almond, clove, grass, earthy, birch, balsa wood. Palate: Orange peel, citrus, prickly pear, raspberry, juniper, apple croissant, light cream, light chamomile, herbal, mint, spicy, peppery, clove, cinnamon, grassy, woody, silky. Finish: Juniper, sweet berry, honey, creamy, vanilla, sweet herbal, floral, violet, mint, peppercorn, peppery, clean, smooth.
Gold Medal
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Mahon (Spain)
Nose: Lime, grapefruit, light citrus, autumn berries, piney juniper, juniper, honeycomb, raisin, light floral, rosewater, herbal, anise, piney, creamy. Palate: Lemon, melon, cantaloupe, berry, juniper, floral, lavender, violet, dried flowers, herbal, tarragon, menthol, spicy, anise, pepper, grass, hay, piney, tree bark. Finish: Fruity, floral, basil, herbal, aloe, eucalyptus, sweet mint, wintergreen, licorice, mulling spices, spicy, peppercorns, resin, well rounded, smooth.
Gold Medal
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SILVER MEDAL WINNERS
Bulldog (U.K.)
Nose: Piney juniper, lime, orange rind, lemon, citrus, watermelon, cantaloupe, dates, pastry, grain, pine nuts. Palate: Juniper, lemon, citrus, melon gelato, blackcurrant, raspberry, dried berry, honey, vanilla, floral, rose, violet, herbs, dried mint, mint, clove, pepper, mineral, wet stones, balanced. Finish: Orange peel, sweet citrus, lime, dried citrus, mint, herbal, spicy, pine, wet stones, smooth.
Silver Medal
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ROXOR (New Artisan Spirits - Texas, U.S.)
Nose: Piney juniper, herbal juniper, lemon, tangerine, lemon peel, citrus, lemon verbena, lemon meringue pie, lemon cream, banana taffy, herbal, anise, Earl Grey tea, earthy, woody, piney. Palate: Lemon, lemon zest, lime, orange, tangerine, citrus, applesauce, plum, berry, fig, date, creamy vanilla, juniper, lavender, violet, lemongrass, mint, anise, clove, cinnamon, grain, oak. Finish: Lemon, citrus, Juicyfruit gum, floral, sweet spice, spicy, cinnamon, anise, peppery, soft.
Silver Medal
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Coppercraft (Coppercraft Distillery - Michigan, U.S.)
Nose: Lemon, citrus, honeydew, fig, honey, light vanilla, Irish cream juniper, floral, violet, herbal, toasted nuts, almond, coffee, bran cereal, anise, dried leaves, mineral, oak. Palate: Lime, citrus, honeycomb, toffee, creamy, vanilla, juniper, lavender, floral, sandalwood, pecan, black licorice, anise, fennel, cinnamon, spice, pepper, pine, smoky. Finish: Juniper, citrus, dried citrus, dried flowers, grain, spice, anise, licorice, smoky, crisp, flavorful, smooth.
Silver Medal
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Brockmans (U.K.)
Nose: Very fresh apple juice, apple, red delicious apples, blackcurrant, raspberry, dried cherries, cantaloupe, mango, watermelon, citrus, gummy bear, Skittles, grape gum, bubblegum, custard. Palate: Blackcurrant, currants, raspberry, champagne grapes, grape, apple, banana, watermelon, dried cherries, Kool-Aid, Skittles, Swedish fish, Juicyfruit gum, blossom, lavender, mint, balanced. Finish: Strawberry, raspberry, banana, grape, raisins, bubblegum, Juicyfruit gum, Kool-Aid, creamy, mint, cinnamon, smooth.
Silver Medal
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Orange County Distillery (Orange County Distillery - New York, U.S.)
Nose: Butterscotch, honey, banana, clementine, lime, piney juniper, herbal juniper, juniper, herbal, Earl Grey tea, anise, pine, pastry, bran, Raisin Bran. Palate: Orange rind, lemon verbena, citrus, watermelon, dried fruit, fruitcake, Juicyfruit gum, custard, buttery, pastry dough, sweet bran, floral, dried flowers, sandalwood, bark, herbal, pepper, anise, piney. Finish: Juniper, vanilla, citrus, dried citrus, fresh flowers, cinnamon, pink peppercorns, mint, Juicyfruit gum, clean, smooth.
Silver Medal
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Chuckanut Bay Distillery Wheat (Chuckanut Bay Distillery - Washington, U.S.)
Nose: Floral juniper, piney juniper, lemon, lemon peel, orange rind, citrus, lemon cream, mango, peach, plum, watermelon, honeycomb, floral, violet, eucalyptus, herbal, licorice, pine, wet stones, earthy. Palate: Juniper, lemon, grapefruit peel, cherry, plum, honey, vanilla, cream, clotted cream, pastry frosting, cotton candy, steel-cut oatmeal grain, quinoa, violet, herbal, mint, anise, lemon pepper, pepper, oregano. Finish: Black cherry, floral, rose, dried leaves, wintergreen, pepper, citrus pepper, anise, saffron, sweet spice, mineral, smooth, creamy.
Silver Medal
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Herbie Jutland (Skotlander Spirits - Denmark)
Nose: Lemon, citrus, lemon verbena, lemon chiffon, sweet berry, juniper, aloe vera, violet, lavender, herbal, spearmint, anise, black licorice, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, clove, licorice root, mineral, pine. Palate: Lemon oil, kaffir lime leaves, juniper, violet, clover, cinnamon, spicy, cardamom, anise, fennel, poppy, licorice, pepper. Finish: Lime peel, violet, clover, black licorice, anise, dry fennel, cardamom, peppery, spicy.
Silver Medal
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Darnley's View (U.K.)
Nose: Lemon, faint citrus, subtle fruit, juniper, floral juniper, cake with buttercream, floral, zucchini, cucumber, garden salad, mineral, pine, day-old snow. Palate: Honeydew, citrus, juniper, floral, blossoms, dried flowers, fruit gum, vanilla, buttered rolls, fresh cream, cucumber, garden salad, sweet basil, cinnamon, anise, pepper, clove, spices, mineral. Finish: Pineapple, citrus, honey, vanilla bean, floral, lemon pepper, spice, pepper, peppercorn, clove, mineral, mellow, smooth.
Silver Medal
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