In recognition of the exciting range of designs and outstanding bottles and labels created by the gin industry, an adjunct to the awards will be the Best Gin Bottle Trophy judged by an expert team of designers and retailers, with an opportunity for members of the public to cast their vote.
In February the judges will be deciding on seven class trophies plus a range of gold, silver and bronze medals. The judges are yet to be announced. There will also be a Gin of Show silver perpetual trophy.
News from Four Pillars: “Bloody Shiraz Gin 2018, release and nation-wide tastings Friday June 1.
Rare dry gin and Yarra Valley fruit. The most remarkable feature of the 2018 gin is its truly incredible colour. It’s considerably brighter than last year, a glowing deep cerise with the most gorgeous vibrant pink hue”. www.fourpillarsgin.com.au
London Dry Gin is the world’s most popular Gin style. Despite its name, it’s not always from London and can be made anywhere, so long as it contains only natural ingredients.
So what makes it “London”? It must be made from pure grain spirit, with flavour introduced from natural botanicals through re-distillation. London Gin also mustn’t contain colouring or any added ingredients other than water.