Crisp and Refreshing with vegetal hints of habanero and angelica, balanced by cooling lime flavours. 40% As we progressed to a flight of Microdistillery gins, we found two more expressions that met the Master standard: Hellström Dry Gin, with its “nice juniper notes and pleasant spice”; and Eenoo Gin, praised for its “lovely bright citrus nose” and “long finish and great complexity”. Three Golds and one Silver completed the medal haul.

This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.The quality was there, and people are taking Old Tom in different directions, so that’s why I scored things so high,” explained Smith. “Some had a grassy quality, even a bit of smoke, which made me think you could made a mezcal‐based gin, while the others were fantastic all‐rounders.”

Contemporary is a good place for some of the more regional gins to shine through. That’s exciting because it’s a place to showcase something different.” At 77%, this gin is surprisingly smooth, with spicy juniper & cassia sweetness shining through. 77%With sage as a signature botanical, layers of sweet & dry citrus are present with a long, savoury finish. 43% Clean and well balanced, combining strawberries and raspberries with a touch of red hibiscus flowers. 40% Master‐worthy gins continued to present themselves in the Ultra Premium heat, with three such medals awarded to: “unusual, but well executed, delicious” Portofino Dry Gin, with notes of “juniper and Turkish delight”; “dry, beautifully balanced” Hernö Pink Btl Gin; and Hernö Old Tom Gin, with its “symphony of pine, juniper and cedar”, which “leaves you wanting more”. Eight Gold medals were also awarded, along with five Silvers.