Awards

There are many competitions for gin. At this stage of our distilling journey we only enter the National Australian Awards and the Western Australian Awards. 

2018 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 

 GREED, GOLD MEDAL WINNER

90.00 points ’Good integration of flavours. Bright juniper palate with citrus, dry and clean.’

 LUST, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

82.50 points.Good flavours and aromas, nice and fresh, good juniper and citrus character, smooth palate.’

GLUTTONY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

85.00 points. ‘Good flavours and lingering finish, piney, woody juniper dominant, forest floor, good intensity, nice length of palate, juicy finish. Classic London dry style.’

AUSTRALIAN AQUAVIT, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

83.50 points. ‘Caraway spices, clean fresh with complexity. The palate is spicy, balanced with a nice woody dryness.’

PRIDE, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

79.75 points. (So close to silver - 0.25 points!) ‘We liked this gin, good savoury flavours and structure…this is more of a contemporary rather than London dry style, but a lovely and successful spirit overall.’

SLOTH, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

74.75 points ‘Nice oiliness, good juniper and citrus, especially on the nose.’

2019 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

 ENVY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

85.20 points ‘Big Bright nose, great length.’

WRATH, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

85.80 points ‘Fantastic palate. Good use of native botanicals.’

ORIGINAL SIN, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

82.80 points ‘Bright herbal nose that followed through to the finish, great palate weight, well integrated.’

PRIDE, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

80.40 points ‘Great palate.’ (No idea why this wasn't a sliver medal!)

2019 Perth Royal Show Inaugural Distilled Spirits Awards

GREED, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

82.0 points ‘Soft and subtle on the palate Classic London Dry nose with clean citrus and juniper notes on the nose.’

WRATH, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

88.5 points. (So close to winning the first WA Gold in this inaugural competition - only 1-5 points short!) ‘Good mouthful, wonderfully balanced, juniper through the middle, transitioning to fruity pine. Savoury herbal finish. A well balanced and tasty spirit. Very well integrated.’

AUSTRALIAN AQUAVIT, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

86.0 points ‘Delightful. Great herbal balance with a touch of sweetness.’

ORIGINAL SIN, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

76.7 points ‘Creamy, buttery, well balanced. Great gin, fresh and some nice aromatics on the nose. Palette aligns well with the nose with some good closely woven botanicals."

 2020 Perth Royal ShowDistilled Spirits Awards

PERTH PINK, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

82.70 points. Nose floral and herbaceous strawberry gun & lemon myrtle. Palate bright floral. Clean.

GLUTTONY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

87.20 points. Lovely dry juniper lead nose, herbal notes. A very approachable gin.

GREED, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

75.00 points. Nose spiced juniper.

WRATH, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

79.50 points (0.5 points to a silver - a big shame for this fabulous gin.) 

LUST, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

79.60 points (0.4 points to a silver - what a miss!) Lots of lemon. Nuanced and citrusy. Linguering and pleasant.

2020 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

 

 

GREED, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

85.00 points. Heavy cardamon nose with green apple notes. Palate a little more complex with citrus and spice coming through. Finish is balanced.

 

 

 LUST, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

82.50 points. Alluring spice on the nose. Lemon bob-bon.

 

 

 ORIGINAL SIN, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

87.00 points. Soft citrus, light floral, juniper nose with some decent botanical notes. Smooth oil mouth with nice composition and body.

WRATH, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

75.75 points. Lots of aromas and a fair bit of juniper poking through. Spice world staring the Spice Girls.

PERTH PINK, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

79.01 points (0.09 to a silver - that's as real shame for our most loved product!). Strong contemporary botanical nose and palate. Soft palate and long finish.

2021 Perth Royal Show Distilled Spirits Awards.

MUTINY, GOLD MEDAL WINNER

91.00 points 

KNIPTIONS, GOLD MEDAL WINNER

92.50 points 

SLOE GIN 2021, GOLD MEDAL WINNER

90.50 points. Marzipan and red fruit, sweet spice, dusty attractive nose. Attractive candy sweetness and good balance on palate, classic style well executed.

 BLASPHEMY, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

80.00 points

2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.

KNIPTIONS, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

82.67 points. Nose with light citrus, black lime and spices. Silky mouthfeel and balance with lemon myrtle a standout. Medium body, short finish with some complexity.

MUTINY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

85.75 points. Clear nose: nice, juniper, citrus, herbs. Well balanced and a powerful nose. Different from most Navy's but ticks the boxes for a well made spirit.

BLASPHEMY, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

77.75 points. Delicate interpretation, executed well. Upfront aromatics are well supported by classic gin fundamentals.

2022 Perth Royal Show Distilled Spirits Awards.

 ORIGINAL SIN, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

84.60 points. Nose well layered with fruity juniper, layers of complexity, wonderful balance & length, showing both fruit and spice on the nose.

FURY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

83.70 points. Spice upfront. The pepper spectrum is on display but well balances with the juniper, enough sweetness to keep balanced. Nice soft finish after all the spice at top.

MUTINY, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

79.25 points. Distinct maritime flavour. Strong juniper nose with underlying orange notes.

BARREL AGED GREED, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

74.25 points. Solid barrel aged gin. Nice mouth feel. Good aroma and balance on the palate. Elegant and subtle.

2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.

GREED, GOLD MEDAL WINNER

92.50 points. Prominent juniper up front, continues on to the palate with greatly balanced spice and citrus. Excellent example of a London Dry style.

FURY, GOLD MEDAL WINNER

90.00 points. Bright citrus forward, complemented by earth spice. Bridges into mid palate and finishes with warm aromatic spice.

ORIGINAL SIN, SILVER MEDAL WINNER

83.00 points. A powerful palate with citrus character. 

MUTINY, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

80.33 points. Great floral nose. Spice and earth palate. Just well made gin!

2023 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
GREED, GOLD MEDAL WINNER
90.00 points. Lovely aromatics on the nose. Long lingering flavours on the palate. Nicely balanced with a great finish.
WRATH, GOLD MEDAL WINNER
91.00 points. Good balance between flavours and smooth long finish. Nice blend of savoury spice herbal and sweet and they all have their moment throughout the nose, palate and finish. Everything seems very thoughtfully placed.
SLOTH, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
82.00 points. Citrus forward on the nose. Spicy citrus with spikes of pine.
ENVY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
85.34 points. Bold an pleasant spice drive gin, overall well made.
PRIDE, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
87.00 points. Warm and dry spices and peppery pine, strong unctuous textures and palate, lending to a lovely pepper anise length. Overall a solid gin.
AQUAVIT, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
85.00 points. Round and full with cooling finish, long liquorice notes appear. Structurally sound and pleasant.
SLOE, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
86.34 points. So nearly a GOLD! Kate is very sad! Deep and complex nose. Freshness and concentration both present. Palate shows good restraint, allowing gin to shine. Tannin & fruit sit well.
ORIGINAL SIN, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
82.00 points. Really lively nose with juniper, spice and sweet citrus all playing a part. Complex and interesting blend of botanicals.
LUST, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
74.66 points. Judges like the spirits unique citrus character.
MUTINY, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
79.25 points. Spiritous and grainy nose, hot palate and pleasant sweet spice. Finishes nicely.
PERTH PINK, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
79.82 points. Nice pink, sweet spice and citrus. (So nearly a Silver!)

 

2023 Perth Royal Distilled Spirits Awards

SLOE, CHAMPION LIQUEUR & GOLD MEDAL WINNER
92.50 points. Perfect balance of acid, sugar and alcohol. Bright crimson colour, looks vibrant and inviting. 
GREED, GOLD MEDAL WINNER
91.50 points. Lovely botanicals. Very forward spice. Beautiful luscious mouthfeel and great lingering finish. Well balanced.
AQUAVIT, GOLD MEDAL WINNER
90.50 points. An excellent Aquavit, wonderfully balanced between spirit and flavour. 

 

GLUTTONY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
88.75 points. Beautiful musky fresh botanical balance. Large generous mouthfeel and well rounded finish.
MUTINY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
88.00 points. Complex exotic complimentary botanicals. Lovely silky generous broad mouthfeel. Long inviting finish.
PRIDE, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
82.50 points. Earthy, nice mouthfeel.
LUST, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
82.16 points. If going for the straight lemon myrtle gin then that's definitely achieved! (Yes we are!!)
ENVY, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
87.00 points. Very harmonious well integrated nose, slightly anise myrtle dominant. Generous long balanced mouthfeel. Long pleasant finish.
WRATH, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
88.00 points. Well integrated complex botanical bill. Long round smooth mouthfeel. Generous long finish.
ORIGINAL SIN, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
83.66 points. Juniper & strawberry gun heavily present on nose, well balanced palette, great viscosity and length.
PERTH PINK, SILVER MEDAL WINNER
86.00 points. Lovely botanical bill with lifted floral nose. Great colour!
SLOTH, BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
80.25 points. Good whack of juniper on the nose, sweet on palate with lemon myrtle lingering in the back end.