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Top 5 Gin Brands That You Need To Try in 2023

On this page, you will find the top 5 Gin Brands you need to try in 2023 as per the London Spirits Competition

The results of the 2023 London Spirits Competition were out earlier this year. This is a competition where spirits are judged keeping end consumers in mind. Spirits are rated with three main criteria in mind: quality, value, and packaging. To be a medal winner, Spirits must show a high rating in all three factors with the most weightage on quality.

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Here are the top 5 Award-winning Gin brands you should try in 2023:

DOWNPOUR SCOTTISH DRY GIN
Producer Name: North Uist Distillery
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Gin
Points: 98

Downpour from North Uist Distillery Scotland won Spirit of the Year 2023, with a whopping 98 points. “London dry gin with juniper, citrus, and spice on nose and palate with well rounded and rich texture with hints of cardamom and liquorice towards the end.” there were the tasting notes given by Judges.

DRY AS A NUN
Producer Name: Distillers Republic
Country: Latvia
Category: Gin
Points: 95

DRY AS A NUN from Distillers Republic won Spirit of the Year 2023, with a whopping 95 points. “A  London dry style gin with aromas and flavors of vanilla, lavender, anise, cardamon and zest on nose and palate with a rich mouth feel and complex finish”.

JAWBOX EXPORT STRENGTH GIN
Producer Name: Kirker Greer Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Gin
Points: 96

Jawbox Export Strength Gin from Kirker Greer Spirits won GOLD 2023, with 96 points. “A London dry-style gin with rich floral notes and balanced juniper on the nose and palate with a smooth texture and a long finish”.

CHEDDAR GIN - LONDON DRY GIN
Producer Name: The Cheddar Spirit Co. Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Gin
Points: 95

Cheddar - London Dry Gin from The Cheddar Spirit Co. Ltd won GOLD 2023, with 95 points.” A London dry-style gin with aromas of citrus, juniper, and berries on the nose. Smooth and clean on the palate with flavors of chamomile, coriander, and cardamom with a long finish”.

WESTERN STAR GIN
Producer Name: Mainline Spirit Co
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Gin
Points: 95

Western Star Gin from Mainline Spirit Co. won GOLD 2023, with 95 points.” A gin with flavors and aromas of citrus, cereals, and flowers on nose and palate with a smooth finish and balance”.

Check the video, we've curated the Top 5 Award Winning Gins with the tasting notes.

Submissions for the 2025 London Spirits Competition are open now! Learn more & enter here!

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