DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Lux & Umbra London Dry Gin
(Middle West Spirits, OH) 84° prf

Nose: Lemon, Meyer lemon, lemon peel, lime, citrus, dried citrus peel, orange blossom, lavender, jasmine, bubble gum, cucumber, cut grass, fresh juniper, floral juniper, juniper bark, pine, Christmas tree, cardamom, white pepper.
Palate: Lemon, lemon verbena, sweet verbena, lemon pastry, cream, honey, mango, carrot, lavender, violet, lemongrass, juniper, spicy juniper, dried herbs, dried leaves, cardamom, clove, peppercorn, green peppercorn, tree bark, mineral.
Finish: Juniper, floral, Juicy Fruit gum, carrot, saffron, angelica root, cinnamon, sweet spice, spicy, pink peppercorn, mineral, classic gin, soft, creamy, silky, tasty, lovely.

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NDC New Zealand Native Gin
(The National Distillery Co., NZ) 88° prf

Nose: Lime, sweet lime, citrus, watermelon, cucumber, celery, juniper, fresh piney juniper, juniper berry, Danish pastry, spice cake, mint, grass, dried leaves, saffron, fresh.
Palate: Crushed lime, sweet lemon, lemon marmalade, lemon cream, honey, apple, apple pie, sweet pastry, dried peaches, bubble gum, carrot, grain, juniper, juniper berry, sandalwood, apple pie spices, cardamom, clove, faint cinnamon, spicy, pink peppercorn, peppery, mineral, limestone.
Finish: Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, citrus, carrot, anise, juniper, vanilla, ginger, eucalyptus, clove, white pepper, spicy pepper, lingering spice, resin, funky, yum, tasty.

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James Bay Distillers Seattle Dry Gin
(WA) 80° prf

Nose: Ripe lemon, lemon rind, lemon zest, lemon verbena, orange, tangerine, citrus, light lemon cream, lightly scented watermelon, honey, pastry sugar, taffy, juniper, dried lavender, mint, herbs, herbal, sandalwood, sweet spices, spring meadow, snow, complex.
Palate: Lemon, lemon/lime, lemon zest, orange peel, citrus, sweet citrus, lemon cream, melon, honey, roses, juniper, cracked juniper berry, grain, anise, root, dried mint, menthol, herbal, fresh cut grass, piney, pink peppercorn, limestone, mineral, smoky, delicate, soft, silky, very pleasant.
Finish: Lingering lemon, lemon rind, lemon skin, green grapes, lavender, dried lavender, touch of juniper, winter mint, herbal, anise, cumin, talc, stone, wet stones, smooth, mild, light, breezy.

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Bayab African Rose African Grown Gin
(Midlands Distillery, So. Africa) 86° prf

Nose: Lemon peel, verbena, orange, tangerine, citrus, rose, rose petals, rose water, lavender, mixed florals, juniper, pink peppermint, spearmint, clove, earth.
Palate: Lemon zest, lemon verbena, lemon bar, citrus, watermelon, mango, peach, roses up front, lavender, violet, mixed floral, perfumy, fresh juniper, cracked juniper, vanilla bean, anise, menthol, clove, baked spices, nice mouthfeel, creamy, complex, bright.
Finish: Orange, citrus, orange marmalade, lemon pastry, honey, fresh apples, fresh violet, rose, juniper, herbs, anise, cinnamon, pink Himalayan salt, velvety, a sipping gin.

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Harry Blu’s Gin
(Craft Spirits of South Florida, FL) 82° prf

Nose: Orange zest, tangerine, Orange Tang, sweet marmalade, lemon zest, lemon, lime, mild grapefruit, honey, overripe banana peel, cherry, dried cherry, stone fruit, watermelon, rose petals, rose, herbal, herbal juniper, floral juniper, bursts of juniper, ginger, yarrow, umami, fresh, rich.
Palate: Orange, orange rind, orange skin, orange peel, sour orange juice, sweet tangerine oil, citrus oils, Grand Marnier brandy, orange candy, orange zest, cherry, blackberry, flowers, juniper, cracked juniper berry, lemongrass, pineapple spice, cinnamon Red Hots candy, cardamom, clove, peppery.
Finish: Concentrated orange, trace of lemon, lemon zest, citrus, pear, honey, vanilla cream, violet gum, resin, juniper, mint, dried herbs, saffron, cinnamon, spicy, white pepper, peppery, complex, nice, creamy, smooth, drink neat.

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Martin Miller's 80 Proof Gin
(UK) 80° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon curd, lime juice, citrus, pink lemonade, Sprite, blueberry, watermelon, watermelon rind, dried cherry, Juicy Fruit gum, bubble gum, gummi bears, cinnamon candy, Wrigley’s spearmint gum, spearmint, rosewater, floral, cucumber, juniper.
Palate: Lemon, lemon verbena, orange peel, orange hard candy, honey, strawberry, tropical fruit, dried cherry, sweet fruit gum, Hubba Bubba bubble gum, orange blossom, jasmine, floral juniper, cracked juniper, sweetened herbs, dried herbs, hint of anise, soft peppermint, lemongrass, peppery spice, creamy.
Finish: Orange, orange peel, tangerine, lingering citrus, mango, strawberry, dried fruit, bubblegum, gummi bears, herbal, rose, hint of violet, dried flower, peppermint stick, vanilla, black pepper, touch of resin, clean, smooth, creamy, rich, very nice.

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Rutte Dutch Dry Gin
(Rutte Distillery, The Netherlands) 86° prf

Nose: Lemon, juniper berries, floral juniper, jasmine, violet, lavender, rosewater, floral, fresh herbs, sage, coriander, spearmint, lemongrass, grassy, sugarcane, rum.
Palate: Lemon zest, citrus, orange oil, bell pepper, juniper, juniper flower, floral hops, floral, rosewater, licorice, herbal, steeped tea, mint, lemongrass, clove, coriander, pink peppercorn, black pepper, spicy.
Finish: Lemon, lemon zest, citrus, violet, dried violet, rose, floral, juniper, vanilla, pistachio oil, mint, wintergreen, subtle cinnamon, black pepper, peppery, spicy, pine, nice, clean.

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

Nose: Lemon, watermelon, dried cherry, cotton candy, rose petals, lavender, herbs, Earl Grey tea, juniper, jasmine, sandalwood, saffron, butter, vanilla cookies, wheat, grains, bran, dried leaves, myrtle, cardamom, cloves, middle eastern spices, cracked pepper, pine.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, juniper at the center, fresh juniper, spiced juniper, violet, jasmine, bouquet of flowers, dried flowers, very floral, herbal, lemongrass, evergreen, sandalwood, black licorice, cherry, cocoa powder, clove, cardamom, baking spice, white peppercorn, pink peppercorn, complex, snow melt water, creamy.
Finish: Long juniper, violet, dried flowers, mint leaves, dried tea, wintergreen mint, bitter herbs, carrot, cinnamon, cardamom, baking spices, pepper, white pepper, salty, minerals, wet stones, nice dry finish, drink neat, soft, smooth, elegant.

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Cathedral Ledge Distillery Organic Gin
(NH) 90° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon peel, lime pie, pineapple, melon, cherry, lavender, violet, hibiscus, floral, juniper, vanilla, pastry, lovely licorice, musty, aged old wood.
Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon curd, apple, grape, lavender, vanilla, pastry, anise, black licorice, juniper, cracked juniper, herbal, tea leaves, cut grass, gentian, tarragon, cracked clove, baking spice, woody.
Finish: Lime zest, dried citrus, kiwi, raisin, honey, honey comb, floral, juniper, spiced juniper, fennel, anise, licorice, mint, wormwood, pepper, minerals, wet rocks, balanced, very intense.

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GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

NDC New Zealand Dry Gin
(The National Distillery Co., NZ) 88° prf

Nose: Lemon, lime, lemon verbena, tangerine skin, lemon cream, Cheerios, juniper, spring violets, myrtle, floral hops, anise, peppermint leaves, cinnamon, pepper, cedar, caramel, leather.
Palate: Lime, lemon verbena, mango, carrot, gummi bears, honey, custard, caramel, juniper, anise, licorice, violet, lavender, rose, flowery, Earl Grey Tea, lemon tea leaves, dried leaves, clove, cardamom, cinnamon, baking spices, brine, sandalwood, oak, silky.
Finish: Sweet citrus, mild citrus, Sprite soda, honey, lavender, juniper, anise, licorice, eucalyptus, Fireball candy, cinnamon, hops, soft, rich, elegant.

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Bayab Classic Dry African Grown Gin
(Midlands Distillery, So. Africa) 86° prf

Nose: Lemon/lime, lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest, tangerine, melon, strawberry, honey, lemon curd, lemongrass, fresh grass, fresh herbs, juniper, subtle juniper flower, licorice, bran, hops, mineral oil, light cream.
Palate: Lemon zest, citrus, berries, carrot, pastry, violet, dense juniper, herbal juniper, black licorice, mint, grassy, coriander seeds, clove, spicy, pink peppercorn, white pepper, black pepper, toasted pepper, peppery, creamy, easy going.
Finish: Dried lemon, lemon verbena, dragon fruit, vanilla bean, custard, floral, juniper, herbal, mint, eucalyptus, sweet spice, spicy, peppery, creamy, tasty.

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Bertha's Revenge Small Batch Irish Milk Gin
(Ballyvolane House Spirits, Cork, Ireland) 84° prf

Nose: Lime, lime peel, lemon peel, lemon marmalade, Sprite soda, lemon custard, pastry, yellow cake, juniper berry, piney juniper, floral juniper, tea leaves, soft acacia, cucumber, celery, celery salt, baking spices, cardamom, cumin.
Palate: Lemon verbena, citrus, lemon pie, lemon cream, lemony eucalyptus, anise, juniper, herbal juniper, herbs, peach, berries, lavender, rose blossom, sweet spice, cardamom, clove, pink peppercorns, white pepper, chalk, red slate, well balanced, creamy texture, rich.
Finish: Lime, lemon zest, citrusy, juniper, zesty herbs, eucalyptus, sandalwood, cardamom, cinnamon, lemon pepper spice, pink peppercorn, semi-sweet, balanced heat and spice, creamy, serve with a twist.

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Lucky Star Gin
(Coastal Bend Distilling, Co., TX) 80° prf

Nose: Lemon, lime skin, verbena, lemon cream, lemon custard, pastry dough, dates, almond paste, juniper, citrus blossom, white flowers, wet rose petals, leaves, fresh pine, soft smokiness, oak barrel.
Palate: Dried mandarin peel, lemon verbena, citrus, honey, cane sugar, peach, spicy apple, violet, rose water, floral, dried flowers, grassy, herbal, citrusy black tea, Earl Grey tea, juniper, vegetal, anise, fennel, licorice, yarrow, angelica root, pink peppercorn, toasted peppercorn, briny, viscous, silky, creamy, fun.
Finish: Lime, citrus, lemongrass, sugar, caramelized, cinnamon candy, fresh violets, cucumber, fennel, spearmint, dried herbs, dried leaves, white peppercorn, slightly spicy, resin, minerals, rocks, balanced, soft, a good sipping gin.

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Vim & Petal Dry Gin
(Middle West Spirits, OH) 84° prf

Nose: Lime, sour lemon, pink lemonade, lemon curd, cherry, cherry blossom, honey, honeycomb, dates, strawberry jam, cotton candy, vanilla, nougat, butterscotch, sugar cookies, pastry dough, cocoa, cinnamon, lightly grassy.
Palate: Lemon, verbena, citrus, orange slices, tangerine, watermelon, sweet dates, purple grape candy, brown sugar, caramel brandy, vanilla, astry frosting, pastry, sweet grains, cocoa, black licorice, rose, floral, clove, white pepper, pink peppercorn, musky, viscous, round, easy drinking.
Finish: Toffee, caramel candy melts, vanilla bean, dark sugar, lingering honey, watermelon, herbal, winter mint gum, wintergreen, pistachio oil, saffron, cinnamon, red pepper, mineral, limestone, soft, interesting flavors.

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Crostwater Gin
(Holywater Distillery, PA) 80° prf

Nose: Lemon peel, lime, citrus, lemon cream, cream, lemon cake, ripe banana, watermelon rind, strawberry, rose, rose petal, lavender, flower, floral, peppermint, weak tea, herbaceous, almond bark, nuts, black pepper, spicy, piney juniper, pine, earthy notes, tree bark.
Palate: Lemon, pith, citrus, banana, peach, Juicy Fruit gum, rose petals, floral, vanilla, pastry dough, wet cereal grains, wheat, anise, black licorice, minty, menthol, tea, grassy, dried grass, dried leaves, thyme, pepper, chalk, nicely balanced, creamy.
Finish: Orange peel, citrus, floral, tea, herbal, lemongrass, wintermint, eucalyptus, white peppercorns, red pepper, peppery, lingering, soft, smooth, round, dry, crisp, martini with a twist.

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Gothic Gin
(CA) 90° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest, light citrus, melon rind, violet, orange blossom, herbal, cracked jasmine, anise, Earl Grey tea, juniper.
Palate: Dried lemon, sweet tangerine, citrus peel, anise, carrot, sweet creamy vanilla, grains, soft juniper, juniper flower, orange blossom, herbal, sweet tea, steeped tea, lemon spice, cinnamon, clove, pink peppercorn, peppery, spices, smooth, classic.
Finish: Juniper, anise, vanilla, pastry, cocoa, almond, violet gum, mint, white peppercorn, clean, fresh, classic finish, flavorful, martini – yes.

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Martin Miller's Westbourne Strength Gin
(The Reformed Spirits Co., London, UK) 90.4° prf

Nose: Lemon, lime, lemon peel, lemon marmalade,lemon tart, crenshaw melon, dried cherries, rose water, lavender, citrus blossom, powdered sugar donut, juniper, lemongrass, pine sap.
Palate: Lemon peel, verbena, lemon marmalade, honey, peach, dried peaches, berry, cotton candy, rosewater, juniper, floral juniper, licorice, orris root, menthol, tea leaves, lemongrass, grassy, wheat, grain, clove, peppery, sweet, very smooth, tasty.
Finish: Lemon, lemon curd, orange, melon, violet, floral, steeped tea, black tea, dried oregano, clove, black licorice, spun sugar, sweet, spicy, creamy, tasty.

Gold Medal

Highclere Castle London Dry Gin
(Highclere Castle Spirits, England, UK) 87° prf

Nose: Lemon, citrus, honeycomb, juniper, floral juniper, herbal juniper, herbal, pine, spice, London Dry style.
Palate: Lemon, citrus, lemon cream, juniper, herbal juniper, cracked juniper, juniper flowers, violet, lavender, berry, carrot, anise, licorice, menthol, pine, cassia, quinine, spice, black pepper, peppery.
Finish: Sweet citrus, black currant, eucalyptus, pine, pink peppercorn, limestone, mineral, clean, silky, delicious.

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Petoskey Stone Botanical Gin
(High Five Spirits, MI) 80° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon zest, pronounced lemon pie, citrusy, subtle tangerine, sweet cream, juniper berries, juniper, vegetal, dried crackers, grains, lavender, herbal, soft mint, grassy, fresh cut thyme, celery salt, sawdust, minerality, stone.
Palate: Lemon, tangerine oil, honeysuckle, rose, lavender notes, dried flowers, floral, floral juniper, spicy juniper, grassy herbs, herbal, anise, black licorice, mint, cardamom, pine, jalapeño, spicy, well blended, creamy.
Finish: Lemon, lime, honey, violets, mint, eucalyptus, walnut, pistachio oil, white peppercorn, peppery, cedar, chalk, mineral, stone, limestone, wet slate, super dry, complex, funky, flavorful.

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James Bay Distillers Lochside Summer Gin No. 5
(WA) 80° prf

Nose: Lime/lemon peel, distant lime, dried orange, citrus, orange flower, light juniper, dried mint, mild wet grass, sweet spice, cinnamon bark.
Palate: Lemon, lemon curd, lime, lime skin, sweet orange, orange peel, apricot, clover honey, vanilla bean, juniper, rose petals, tea leaves, grassy herbs, anise, mint, menthol, clove, spices, white pepper, pink peppercorn, limestone, mineral, creamy mouthfeel, pleasant.
Finish: Orange peel, dipped dried orange, dried citrus, soft citrus, blackberry, vanilla, dark chocolate, dried flowers, coriander, lingering pepper, spicy, limestone, mineral, wet stone, delicate, silky.

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Woody's Fairly Reliable Totally Mixable Gin
(Cantilever Bridge Distillery, MN) 80° prf

Nose: Lemon peel, citrus, lemon cream, honey, dried cherry cucumber, notes of celery, floral juniper, apple blossom, herbs, fresh mint, tea notes, rosemary, coriander, light cardamom, mineral oil.
Palate: Orange, orange zest, orange sherbet, lemony, verbena, dried lime skin, grapefruit peel, pastry frosting, almond bark, floral, violets, gentian, juniper at center, soft juniper, herbal juniper, pine, grassy, mint, anise, black licorice, black pepper, stone, minerals, dry wood, creamy mouthfeel, easy to drink.
Finish: Lime peel, citrus, dried fruit, Juicy Fruit gum, sweet juniper, juniper remains, violets, herbs, angelica root, bitter roots, pink peppercorn, white pepper, peppery spice, mineral, granite, wet stone, woody, earthy, soft, smooth, tapered, flavorful, easy drinking.

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Tiger Gin
(The Shropshire Gin Co., England, UK) 80° prf

Nose: Lime, herbal, fresh herbs, anise, grassy,dried flowers, berry note, rosewater, bark.
Palate: Lemon verbena, citrus, lemon curd, vanilla, juniper, violet, floral, botanicals, grassy, dried spice, spicy, pink peppercorn, peppery, tree bark, very approachable.
Finish: Lemon, juniper, grain, herbal, dried violet, cinnamon, floral talc, mineral, wet stone, well balanced, nice, silky.

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