World Liqueur Awards 2026

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World's Best Gin Liqueur
Country Winner
Gun Dog Gin
Damson Gin Liqueur
England

"A beautiful harmony between the base spirit and fruit, with a nice crisp, crunchy quality, fresh and preserved fruit, and even a touch of marzipan. It is delicious and refreshing, with a nice balance throughout."

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GOLD WINNERS

Gun Dog Gin
Damson Gin LiqueurEngland

Australia

Country WinnerBroken Hill Distillery
Barrel Aged Gin LiqueurAustralia

"Nice and subtle citrus and herbal notes with a touch of juniper and a lovely sweet and plush texture. The green herbal and spicy note cuts through and it creates a complex and pleasing drink with a nice finish."

"Bold citrus and herbs on the nose. The citrus zest and sweetness seems to work nicely on the palate, it has some citrus sharpness like biting into a fresh orange. The citrus dominates on the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Yucello
Yuzu Gin LiquoreAustria

Canada

BRONZE WINNERS

Distillerie des Marigots
Charme de FraiseCanada

France

Country WinnerDistillerie du Bugey
Gin LiqueurFrance

"Pronounced and expressive on the nose and it also looks very nice in the glass. Big and sweet with fresh and cooked dark fruit. It has a big sweet start and some jammy fruit to follow. There's a balance between sweetness and fruit and the alcohol is supporting nicely."

GOLD WINNERS

Distillerie du Bugey
Gin LiqueurFrance

New Zealand

Country WinnerImagination Distilling
Damson Plum & BlackberryNew Zealand

"Lovely bright ruby colour, inviting and perfumed first impression on the nose. Pretty complex and very fresh on the nose with fruit and spicy and floral elements. It has fruit, a tart note and a light and elegant impression on the palate. Refreshing with a leafy, natural finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Imagination Distilling
Damson Plum & BlackberryNew Zealand

Scotland

Country Winner57°Skye Earth + Sea Gin
SpiosrachScotland

"A real gin liqueur with herbal and botanical notes working along the sweetness with a quality that is unmistakably gin. It lingers very nicely on the palate with some juniper and it is of exceptional quality. Delicious!"