Winner Brands

Meet the Winners
of 2022
London Spirits Competition

Winning Years

Gold

90-100

points

Silver

76-89

points

Bronze

65-75

points

Judging Date

26 & 27 March 2025

Winners Announced!

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Our Products

2022

No8 Horopito Fire Gin

Gin
79 Points

No8 Pineapple Rum Elixir

Rum
77 Points

No8 Absinthe -1926

Absinthe
74 Points

No8 Horopito Fire Gin

Gin

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London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

79 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of orange, cardamom and a hint of cordite. A refreshing flavour of wild herbs and spices on the palate like cinnamon and cardamom along with a long and warm finish and a zesty orange aftertaste.

Producer Name: No8 Distillery
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

No8 Pineapple Rum Elixir

Rum

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London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

77 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of charred pineapple and undertones of coconut on the nose. long coconut and pineapple flavours on the palate with a tart finish; can go well with citrusy pineapple cocktails.

Producer Name: No8 Distillery
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2

Category: Rum

No8 Absinthe -1926

Absinthe

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London Spirits Competition 2022

Bronze Medal

74 Points

Tasting Notes:

Strong aromas of toffee and candied apples on the nose. Well-rounded palate with a prominent aniseed flavour and a sharp and long finish with a citrus lemon aftertaste.

Producer Name: No8 Distillery
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 1

Category: Absinthe

No8 Distillery

New Zealand

Their distillery was the first of its kind since the Willow Bank Distillery shuttered its doors back in 1997, and the locals were buzzing with excitement. The two friends spent countless hours perfecting their craft, using a unique blend of foraging, macerating, distilling, and mixology techniques.