DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Salcombe Start Point Gin
(Salcombe Distilling Co., England)  88° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon peel, lime juice, lemon/lime soda, tangerine, juniper, herbal juniper, fresh mint, hibiscus, dried violet, sandalwood, wormwood, sea zest.
Palate: Bright lime zest, creamy lemon, lemon pastry, watermelon, peach, dried fruit, fruit gum, juniper, floral juniper, floral, violet, botanical, lemongrass, sweet wet grass, sweet herbs, yarrow, chestnuts, anise, pink peppercorn, wormwood, good blend, lively.
Finish: Lemon zest, lime peel, bright citrus, lemon/lime soda, lemon, verbena, rosewater, dry violets, violet gum, floral, juniper, eucalyptus, angelica, nice, soft.

Double Gold Medal

Gin Mare
(Barcelona, Spain)  85.4° prf

Nose: Lemon peel, lime peel, lemon oil, citrus, citric breezes, juniper, lavender, floral, cucumber, star anise, mint, oregano, caraway, cloves, Mediterranean spices, pine, London Dry style.
Palate: Citrus forward, finger limes, lime zest, grapefruit, lemon cake, lemon tart, creamy, vanilla, lavender, botanical, juniper, star anise, licorice, cardamom, cloves, grassy, pine, nicely balanced, rich mouthfeel, clean, bright.
Finish: Lemon zest, lime, pineapple, anise, herbal spice, cardamom, oregano, thyme, cracked black pepper, spicy, well balanced, zingy, rich, great in a martini.

Double Gold Medal

Monopolowa Dry Gin
(J.A. Baczewki, Austria)  Distilled from potatoes.  87° prf

Nose: Lemon verbena, lemon zest, lime wedge, lemon cream, tangerine, citrus, cooked apple, fresh blueberry muffins, fruit gum, juniper, herbal juniper, rosewater, lavender, violets, floral, frankincense, spice.
Palate: Lemon, zesty lemon, verbena, citrus, mango custard, blueberry cobbler, pastry dough, juniper, cracked juniper berry, anise, mint, menthol, fresh herbs, herbal, grassy, clove, mineral, sweet, creamy, nicely balanced.
Finish: Lemon zest, verbena, juniper, lavender, flowers, mint, basil, cinnamon, spices, sweet spices, pepper, pink peppercorn, nice herbal finish, dry, creamy, smooth, balanced, approachable, easy drinking, perfect straight up, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

Tiger Gin No. 1
(The Shropshire Gin Co., UK)  80° prf

Nose: Juniper, lemony, lime zest, cucumber, black olive, ground almonds, herbal, mint, hints of rosemary, coriander, cardamom, cassia, London Dry, spring water, beautiful.
Palate: Juniper, lemon/lime, fresh lemon zest, grapefruit, hibiscus, floral, licorice, whole cardamom pods, angelica root, wormwood, pine, lovely balance, cottony, creamy, soft, bright, crisp, pleasant.
Finish: Juniper, nice citrus, lemon, grapefruit, violet, floral, herbs, rosemary sprigs, light spice, great balance, smooth, great style, perfect for cocktails, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

Blue Spirits Ghost Gin #6
(Blue Spirits Distilling, WA)  89° prf

Nose: Tangerine, orange, bergamot, watermelon, cucumber, dried cherry, dried flowers, floral hops, crunchy leaves, tea leaves, oolong tea, sweet herbal tea, herbal juniper, grassy, parsley, fresh herbs, lemon thyme, peppery, mineral oil.
Palate: Lemonade tea, mango tea, watermelon, cucumber, cucumber water, pear, lavender, elderflower, cracked juniper, herbs, lemongrass, grassy, vegetal, salt, minerals, interesting for cocktails.
Finish: Fresh cucumber, cucumber salad, vegetal, melon, sweet citrus, elderflower, grass, unique, soft, clean, fresh, flavorful, really tasty.

Double Gold Medal

Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
(Radico Khaitan Ltd, India)  86° prf

Nose: Lemon/lime, lemonade, light orange, bright crisp citrus, 7-Up, juniper, pine, castile soap, musty, ocean breezes.
Palate: Key lime, lemon zest, grapefruit peel, citrus peel, well balanced citrus, tangerine, watermelon, honey, cocoa, juniper, intense botanicals, herbs, mint, anise, coriander, white pepper, pine resin, woody, juicy, mouth filling.
Finish: Lemon, grapefruit, citrus, lemon cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, juniper, white pepper, habanero pepper, balanced, rich layers, complex, soft, fresh, zesty, bright, bold, heavenly.

Double Gold Medal

Cotswolds Old Tom Gin
(The Cotswold Distilling Co., England)  84° prf

Nose: Lime, fresh cut lime, lime zest, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, apple, big burst of juniper, juniper berries, floral, oregano, pine, wood barrel, amaro, alpine, fresh, a spring morning.
Palate: Lemon, lime, citrus, candied lime peel, frozen Key lime custard, creamy, honey, vanilla, genever, juniper, sweet juniper berry, pine, herbs, delicious cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, spicy, touch sweet, wood, balanced, absinthe, savory.
Finish: Confectioners’ sugar, apple pie, lemon, ginger, sweet peppers, wintergreen, alpine, menthol, anise, balanced, complex, liqueur-like, silky, smooth, easy sipper, great.

Double Gold Medal

Bareksten Botanical Gin
(Oss Craft Distillery, Norway)  Distilled from potatoes.  92° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon bomb, lemon verbena, tangerine peel, citrus, orange marmalade, honey, orange honey blossoms, soft floral, juniper, herbal juniper, fresh herbs.
Palate: Verbena, lime rind, grapefruit, lemon curd, creamy, juniper, marigolds, violets, rose petals, jasmine, potpourri, white flowers, anise, licorice, bitter herbs, peppercorn, pink peppercorn, spicy.
Finish: Bright lemon zest, lemon essence, lemon chiffon, honey, violet gum, violet blossom, chamomile, licorice, grassy, basil, marjoram, mugwort, big build, soft & easy, rich, very refreshing.

Double Gold Medal

End of Days London Dry Gin
(End of Days Distillery, NC)  82° prf

Nose: Bright lime, lemon peel, tangerine, citrus pastry, powdered sugar, juniper, herbal juniper, herbal, rosewater, lavender, perfume, sandalwood, cedar, pine bark, chalk, quinine.
Palate: Strong traditional juniper, cracked juniper berry, piney juniper, sweet papaya, lemongrass, botanical, lavender, grain, dried herbs, Earl Grey tea, wormwood, menthol, cardamom, spicy, black pepper, woody notes, quinine, nicely balanced.
Finish: Juniper, sweet citrus, dried roses, floral, dried herbs, eucalyptus, mint, cassia, cardamom, spicy, pink peppercorns, pepper, resin, wet stones, cooling heat, nice development, well balanced.

Double Gold Medal

Broken Heart Gin
(Broken Heart Spirits, New Zealand)  80° prf

Nose: Meyer lemon peel, lime peel, limeade, citrus forward, mango, beautiful juniper, sweet juniper, light vanilla, herbs, pine.
Palate: Lemon zest, lemon peel, lime zest, lime oil, sweet lime custard, creamy lime, citrus, ripe pear, juniper, fruity juniper, flower, botanicals, spearmint, pine tree, cardamom, coriander, earth, cereal grain, buttery, creamy, smooth, velvety mouthfeel, will mix well.
Finish: Lemon peel, juniper, vanilla, herbs, horseradish, goldenseal, coriander, light spice, peppery, well balanced, dry, smooth, lively, pretty, a nice martini, a great gin & tonic.

Double Gold Medal

Barren's Navy Gin
(Blue Barren Distillery, ME)  114° prf

Nose: Lemon, lime, orange, strawberry, dried prunes, vanilla, soft juniper, celery, herbs, mint, spearmint, eucalyptus, menthol, clean, strong, awakening.
Palate: Lime, lime zest, lime souffle, verbena, orange, citrus, ginger, banana nut bread, toast, strong juniper, mint, clove, allspice, spices, quick kick, mellows out fast.
Finish: Lemon, lime, verbena, honey, white flowers, ginger, herbal, herbaceous, mint, eucalyptus, pine, almond, nutty, sweet spice, spice fire, strong, approachable, noble.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Pickering's Navy Strength Gin
(Summerhall Distillery, Edinburgh, Scotland)  114.2° prf

Nose: Lime, lemon zest, citrus peel, lavender, juniper, nutty, earth, peaty, wormwood, light pine, clean, big, bold.
Palate: Lemon, lemon zest, orange, citrus peel, lemon oil, pure juniper, piney juniper, grain, great herbs, peppermint, sweet licorice, root beer, angelica, gentian, wormwood, piney, bold.
Finish: Beautiful juniper, spearmint, licorice, pine resin, spicy sambuca, cinnamon, peppery, heat, balanced, powerful, delicious, delightful.

Gold Medal

Hepple Gin
(Moorland Spirit Co., UK)  90° prf

Nose: Lemon peel, lemon curd, lime, citrus, dried mango, dates, honey, juniper, licorice, violet, lavender, dried flowers, herbal, wintermint, menthol, thyme, cardamom, clove, fresh.
Palate: Lemon, lemon zest, orange, mango slices, juniper, juniper flower, tea rose blossoms, lavender, dried violets, herbs, green tea, anise, grassy, clove, baking spices, wormwood, pine, gunpowder.
Finish: Green tea, cucumber, juniper, rose sorbet, botanical, lavender, mint, wintermint, dried herbs, herbal, wormwood, pepper, white pepper, rich, creamy, delicate, lovely.

Gold Medal

Erie Distillery Diamond Gin
(PA)  80° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon curd, citrus, fresh herbs, hints of mint, rosewater, lavender, almond, cinnamon, coriander, clean, fresh, linens, snowy hillside.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest, lemon verbena, light tangerine, bright citrus, herbal juniper, herbs, lemon blossom, licorice, black licorice, menthol, sweet spices, pink peppercorn, white pepper, pine, creamy, pleasant.
Finish: Lime, citrus, light lemongrass, juniper, herbal, flowers, creamy, vanilla, grain, white pepper, spicy, minerals, fresh, robust, very smooth.

Gold Medal

Rutte Dry Gin
(Rutte Distillateurs, Holland)  86° prf

Nose: Lemon zest, 7-Up, orange peel, citrus, yuzu juice, dried cherry, apple skin, juniper, floral juniper, herbal juniper, herbal, grassy, pine, red slate, mineral, clean, crisp, Cape Cod, sea breeze.
Palate: Creamy sweet citrus, mango custard, sweet berries, violets, lavender, floral, potpourri, dried flowers, juniper, grassy herbs, grassy, mint, spearmint, cassia, cardamom, clove, pepper, zippy, creamy.
Finish: Juniper, dried rose petals, dried violet, dried flowers, lingering floral notes, dried citrus, ginger, anise, cardamom, pepper, white pepper, baker’s chocolate, biscotti, toast, mushroom, earth, piney, tree bark.

Gold Medal

Fundy Gin
(Still Fired Distilleries, Nova Scotia, Canada)  80° prf.

Nose: Fresh lime juice, lime zest, lime soufflé, key lime pie, lemon, lemon/lime soda, orange, orange peel, cucumber, melon, watermelon, Juicy Fruit gum, honeycomb, herbal juniper, floral, mint, cinnamon, sandalwood, clove, pine, soft.
Palate: Lime zest, Lime Rickey, sparkling blueberry soda, candied orange, pastilles, rose, violets, lavender, floral notes, juniper, herbal, black licorice, mint, menthol, caraway, clove, peppery spice, angelica, earth, pine, super smooth, velvety.
Finish: Juniper berry, juniper, lime soufflé, orange bitters, bright citrus, floral, grassy, anise, black licorice, white pepper, spice, vanilla, resin, woody, complex, very evocative, fresh, summer, bright, zingy, zesty, pleasant, delicious.

Gold Medal

Summer Cove Kinsale Gin
(Kinsale Spirit Co., Co. Cork, Ireland)  80° prf

Nose: Orange peel, grapefruit, citrus, lemon marmalade, lavender, lily, daisy, floral, light juniper, fresh corn, cane sugar, herbaceous, tarragon, sea breezes.
Palate: Lime forward, lemon zest, lemon juice, grapefruit, citrus peel, currants, vanilla, oatmeal, oat grain, juniper, sweet juniper, herbal juniper, herbal, botanical, licorice, coriander, black pepper, tree bark, pine, pine resin, creamy, light, pleasant.
Finish: Lemon peel, orange, clementine, citrus, Key lime pie, black cherry, licorice, cilantro, light spices, grain, wood, oak, creamy, smooth, well made.

Gold Medal

Darjeeling Gin
(California Distilled Spirits, CA)  88° prf

Nose: Lemon verbena, lime, kiwi, lemon custard, pink bubble gum, honey, biscotti, raisin bran, vanilla, floral juniper, floral talc, lavender, anise, sweet tobacco, vegetal, fresh herbs, mint, wormwood, coriander, nutmeg.
Palate: Lemon, lime, orange, raspberry, honey, fruit gum, violets, dried flowers, gunpowder tea, black tea, soft juniper, sweet tobacco, anise, grassy, herbs, mint, cinnamon, clove, peppery spice, white peppercorn, surprising light, rich.
Finish: Earl Grey tea, light brewed tea, iced tea, lime, dried cherry, fruit jam, violet, lilac, juniper, licorice, wintermint, spearmint, lightly peppery, a hint of sweetness, soft, mellow.

Gold Medal

New Alchemy The Arborist Gin
(New Alchemy Distilling, CA)  Distilled from grapes.  92° prf.

Nose: Lemon peel, orange peel, lemon soufflé, mango, raisin, violet, rosewater, lavender, jasmine, floral, juniper, herbal juniper, soft herbal notes, spearmint, clean linen, lovely.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, dried orange peel, dried fruit, pineapple, banana, fruit gum, jammy, honey, caramel, vanilla, macaroons, juniper berry, juniper, lavender, herbs, black licorice, hops, wormwood, clove, peppercorn, peppery, crisp.
Finish: Lemon peel, orange peel, dried citrus, vanilla, juniper, herb, anise, eucalyptus, cinnamon, spices, high minerals, coats your palate, delicate, silky, soft.

Gold Medal

Tommy Bahama Island Pink Gin
(Coral Cay Distilling, WA)  93° prf.

Nose: Lemon peel, tangerine, tangerine rind, peach, pear, watermelon, tropical fruit, red berries, honey, honeysuckle, hibiscus, rose petals, raspberry tea, dried fruit tea, Earl Grey tea, fresh herbs, celery, cucumber, young barrel.
Palate: Peach, cantaloupe, watermelon, pear, mango, sweet dried mango, honey, fruit cup, cucumber, juniper, rosewater, hibiscus flowers, Earl Grey tea, spearmint, pink peppercorn, pepper, vanilla, oak, vermouth.
Finish: Dried cherry, dried fruit, mango, cucumber, tea, cassia holiday, coriander, clove, light spices, pink peppercorn, unique, bright, summery, beautiful, delicious.

Gold Medal

1220 Origin Gin
(1220 Spirits, MO)  Distilled from grapes.  85° prf.

Nose: Lemon squeeze, lemon peel, lime, juniper, floral juniper, herbal, elderflower, rosewater, orange blossom, floral, perfume, almond paste, sandalwood, pine, kindling, cool, ocean breeze.
Palate: Juniper, piney juniper, sweet juniper, verbena, citrus, lemon frosting, prickly pear, pineapple, tropical fruit, rosewater, rose, grassy, lemongrass, wintermint gum, anise, licorice, pink peppercorn, spicy, pine, smooth.
Finish: Lime soda, rose sherbet, violet, licorice, grassy herbs, cinnamon, spice, brown spices, pepper, nice floral finish, mineral, zingy, cool, refreshing.

Gold Medal

Garnish Island Gin
(West Cork Distillers, Ireland)  92° prf.

Nose: Lemon, lemon verbena, bergamot, juniper, herbal juniper, fresh herbs, Earl Grey tea, floral hops, honey, cinnamon, clove, pink peppercorn, wet rocks, light forest pine, soft char.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, verbena, lime, sweet lemon, confectioner’s sugar, honey, dried peach, floral, juniper, herbal notes, mint, bay leaf, oregano, coriander seeds, cardamom, spicy, peppery, smoky, creamy mouthfeel.
Finish: Lemon, lime, grapefruit peel, cucumber, butterfly pea leaves, dried violet, herbal juniper, juniper, mint, menthol, saffron, sweet spice, black pepper, pine, zingy, creamy, nice, lovely.

Gold Medal

Brooklyn Gin
(Brooklyn Craft Works, NY)  80° prf.

Nose: Juniper, piney juniper, herbal juniper, lemon peel, lemon verbena, lemon danish, tangerine, blueberry, lavender, violets, floral, herbal, mint, grassy, mushroom, soft grain, sandalwood, spice, dusty, cedar, pine, beach, sea shore.
Palate: Strong juniper berry, cracked juniper berry, ginger root, ginger beer, lemon, fruit gum, lemongrass, lavender, floral, minty, licorice, hyssop, wormwood, dried herbs, peppercorns, pepper, stone, cigar box, woodsy, zesty.
Finish: Wintermint, sweet mint, eucalyptus, big herbal notes, Juicy Fruit gum, citrus, lavender, floral, sweet spice, leather, heavy earth tones, soft.

Gold Medal

Blue Wind Gin #4
(Blue Spirits Distilling, WA)  92° prf.

Nose: Lemon peel, herbal lemon, lime, classic juniper, lavender, raisin, almond bark, nuts, coriander, peppery, tobacco, pine, wood, orgasmic, intoxicating.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, lime, grapefruit peel, citrus peel, lemon curd, fruit gum, dough, juniper, herbs, anise, grassy, baking spices, peppery, char, woody, tangy, nice zing.
Finish: Lemon peel, lime, lemongrass, lavender, floral, creamy vanilla, juniper, mint, wintermint, grassy, spice, chili pepper, great development, clean, smooth, bright, zingy, refreshing, good for a gin & tonic, flavorful.

Gold Medal

Quench Tank Gin
(Blacksmith Distillery, MO)  90° prf.

Nose: Biscuits, biscotti, breakfast cookies, cinnamon rolls, corn flakes, rice, vanilla, nougat, burnt spice cake, ginger, lychee, lemon, cucumber, lavender, chamomile, Earl Grey tea, light juniper.
Palate: Biscotti, ginger snaps, lychee nut, fragrant rice, sweet gum, bread dough, juniper, licorice, violet, chamomile, lemon, lemongrass, grassy, numeg, clove, pepper, leather, cigar box, pine, creamy.
Finish: Gunpowder tea, rose, floral, hint of sorbet, yuzu, herbal, vanilla bean, licorice, cinnamon, spicy, peppery, gentian, minerality, smoky, heavy pine, creamy, unique flavor profile, gin mule.

Gold Medal

Tommy Bahama Island Gin
(Coral Cay Distilling, WA)  93° prf.

Nose: Lemon, lemon peel, lime, lime peel, tangerine, cantaloupe, dried peach, juniper, cucumber, anise, fennel, green tea leaves, baking spices, pepper, rainwater, spa.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, grapefruit, pineapple, cantaloupe, bubble gum, custard. peach tea, juniper, fresh cucumber, fresh cucumber juice, anise, fennel, pine, herbal, mint, menthol, peppers, spice, smoke.
Finish: Cucumber, fresh cucumber juice, pear, peach, grapefruit peel, juniper, herbal, eucalyptus, pine, peppers, dry spice, earth, balanced, delicious.

Gold Medal

Wingman Gin
(1350 Distilling, CO)  Distilled from Colorado sugar beets.  80° prf.

Nose: Juniper, herbal juniper, floral juniper, lime zest, citrus peel, citrus, lemon marmalade, pear, sweet berry, bubblegum, cookies, spice cake, mint, lavender, rosewater, floral, cucumber, celery salt, cinnamon, clove, pine.
Palate: Lemon verbena, creamy lemon, citrus, angelica root, celery, green tea leaves, botanicals, rose, floral, pink bubblegum, pastry dough, mint, clove, baking spice, white pepper, peppercorns, peppery, pine, creamy, delicate.
Finish: Juniper, citrus, orange blossom, rose, herbal, eucalyptus, fresh thyme, dried basil, earth, smooth, gentle, pleasant, bright, refreshing, elegant.

Gold Medal

Holystone Distilling Bosun's Navy Strength Gin
(UT)  114° prf.

Nose: Lime, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, strong dried citrus, ginger, light juniper, honey, honeycomb, corn, almond, minerality, wet stones, dogwood, tree bark.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, bergamot, citrus, pineapple, rose, strong juniper, herbal juniper, green olive, mint, licorice, spice, pepper, white pepper, potato, grain, woody. buttery, cream, rich.
Finish: Lingering honey, Juicy Fruit gum, lime, herbs, licorice, spicy, peppery, great transitions, rich, lively, a spotlight stealer.

Gold Medal

Barren's Harbor Glendarragh Gin
(Blue Barren Distillery, ME)  86° prf.

Nose: Juniper, piney juniper, grapefruit peel, dark berries, violet gum, lavender, rosewater, potpourri, Earl Grey tea, sandalwood, clove, earth, minerals, wet stone, pine, tree bark, birch bark.
Palate: Lemon marmalade, fruit gum, honey, vanilla, ginger snaps, cooked juniper berry, citrus, chamomile tea, Earl Grey tea, lavender, rose blossoms, mint, menthol, fennel seeds, cinnamon, clove, spices, pepper, talcum powder, mineral, earth, birch, crisp.
Finish: Dried orange peel, honey, light licorice, lavender, dried violet, floral, English tea, masala chai, herbal, herbaceous, eucalyptus, cinnamon, clove, spices, creamy, beautiful.

Gold Medal

Cotswolds Dry Gin
(The Cotswold Distilling Co., England, UK) 92° prf

Nose: Lemon zest, citrus, lemongrass, watermelon, blueberry, Earl Grey tea, juniper, herbal juniper, juniper flower, vegetal, pistachio, biscotti, spiced cake, hops, wormwood, menthol, wet rocks.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon curd, tangerine peel, verbena, citrus, violet, juniper, black licorice, anise, fennel, basil, eucalyptus, peppermint, menthol, lemon pepper, soft, zesty, fun.
Finish: Lime zest, lemon candy, dried fig, lightly floral, licorice, mint, wintermint, herbal, grassy, dried spice, spices, pepper, earth, minerals, flavorful, pretty.

Gold Medal

Waterloo No. 9 Gin
(Treaty Oak Distilling Co., TX) 94° prf

Nose: Lime, lime zest, lemon curd, lemon cake, vanilla, honey, lemon balm, big juniper, herbal juniper, violets, soft floral, mint, cigar box, fresh leaves, autumn.
Palate: Lemon, verbena, lime, sweet lime custard, lemon marmalade, dried peach, honey, creamy, vanilla, juniper, violet, floral, dried herbs, lemon pepper, spice cake, baking spices, woody.
Finish: Meyer lemon peel, Meyer lemon juice, juniper, dried violets, dried herb, cardamom, eucalyptus, menthol, vanilla, whipped cream.

Gold Medal