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