The 2024 World Gin Awards, which were held in West London, acknowledges the most prestigious players in the world of gin. They select the best gins in internationally recognised gin styles and promote the world’s best to consumers.
And this year was no exception. From classic gins to contemporary and flavoured gins, the full range of this spirit was considered – and, of course, South Africa’s gins were ranked among the world’s best. These awards reaffirm the quality, innovation and creativity of local South African spirits.
So, just in time for the weekend, here are the gins to add to your shopping trolley.
World Best’s Classic Gin category
South African winner: Old Buck Dry Gin
Silver winner: Imagin Classic
Bronze winner: Dragon’s Keeper Psidium Gin
World’s Best Contempory Style Gin category
South African winner: Kaiza 5 Gin
Silver winner: Cruxland BWT
Bronze winner: Dragon’s Keeper Aurum Gin
World’s Best Flavoured Gin category
Silver winner: Imagin Citrus Gin
South African winner: Cruxland Kalahari Truffle
Silver winner: International Distillers Limited Taprobane Gin
World’s Best Signature Botanical category
South African winner: Karoa Cara Distilling Co Zulularni (Wild Dog) Safari Range
To view all the winners, visit the World Gin Awards website.
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