Island Spirit Gin has won a Bronze medal at the 7th London Spirits Competition, held in London. This is considered to be the ultimate seal of approval in the global spirits industry. The awards attracted entrants from over 50 countries, all looking to benchmark themselves against their global competition. Judged in 3 areas, the spirit must score well for taste, price and packaging. Based in Godshill where they grow, distil and bottle their gin, rum and vodka, Leigh Jackman from Isle of Wight Gin said:
“We are truly over the moon to shine a light on an Island-grown and produced product; we are very passionate about taste, so are very honoured to receive this award.”
Island Spirit Gin is inspired by the summer breeze on the Island, using mainly Island botanicals and is only sold through Island-based farm shops, tourist attractions and family-owned businesses. Isle of Wight Gin, a local family-run business, handcraft their range of gins on the Island using a traditional copper still and carefully crafted recipe of local botanicals to make a smooth ‘London Dry Gin ‘ style gin and bottle it in an Italian designed ‘art deco’ style bottle. The Gin is crafted to be smooth, meaning it can be sipped neat over ice or with a plain or light tonic to enhance its subtle notes.
Overpriced, give me Gordon’s any day of the week.
Of course, a mass (industrial) produced alcoholic product is going to be cheaper than a hand-crafted ‘local’ product.
But drinking Gordons only lines the pockets of the rich owners and shareholders of Diago, & doesn’t provide a livelihood for Isle of Wight residents.
(and to be honest, if you’re going to drink Gordons,.. you might as well save yourself a few quid & drink Lidl’s own brand )
Congratulations! I will advertise the brand throughout Europe!