We are delighted to announce the winners of The Junipers 2021, New Zealand’s Gin Awards. The gin category has seen significant growth in recent years and this is reflected in the number of entries this year of 180+. We had industry experts from all over New Zealand rate the very best of each class and are very excited to share the results. Congratulations to all of the medal winners for 2021.
Summary of all category winners
CLASSIC DRY GIN
Fords Gin
LIQUEURS
Rutte Sloe
CONTEMPORARY MODERN
Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin
NAVY STRENGTH
Haymans Royal Dock
CONTEMPORARY DRY
Malfy Originale
Roots Marlborough Dry Gin
FLAVOURED
1919 Distilling, Pineapple Bits
OLD TOM
Haymans Old Tom
MATURED GIN
Bronze
Little Biddy Gin, Cask Aged (Port)
Best NZ in Class
CLASSIC DRY GIN
Scapegrace Classic
NAVY STRENGTH
Scapegrace Gold
CONTEMPORARY DRY
Roots Marlborough Dry Gin
FLAVOURED
1919 Distilling, Pineapple Bits