Gold medal for “sublime!”Chemistry gin at 2024 IWSC in London
Chemistry Gin has been awarded a gold medal at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. Scoring 95 out of 100, and described by the judges as “Sublime!”, Chemistry Gin was awarded “Spirit Gold” in the Contemporary Gin category.
The award follows hot on the heels of a gold medal in February at the 2024 World Gin Awards, also in London.
“We’re absolutely delighted at this latest gold medal,” noted Marie van Drimmelen, co-founder of Karori Drinks Company, makers of Chemistry Gin.
“Scoring 95 out of 100 at the IWSC is about as good as it gets!”
Their gin nearly didn’t make it to the judging, when their samples were returned for unpaid customs duties in the UK.
“It was a disaster! We had to scramble to get another sample to them ASAP, before we missed the deadline. Fortunately, we got them there in time. And thank goodness, because if we hadn’t we wouldn’t be celebrating this amazing gold medal result today!”
One of the world’s most prestigious drinks competitions, the International Wine and Spirits Competition is London was established in 1969. Entries are blind-tasted by the world’s most experienced spirits judges, ensuring the results are independent, objective and trustworthy.
The IWSC judges noted:
“Charming aromas of vanilla and saffron charm the senses, leading to a complex palate with layered spicy tones. A delicious harmony comes into play with fresh herbal characters of bay leaf, which linger on the elegant finish. Sublime!”
Chemistry Gin was launched in October 2022 by Dr Marie van Drimmelen, a medical biochemist, and Laura Bruce, professional speaker and stand-up comedian. The pair spent two years developing the recipe and sourcing a one-hundred per cent recycled glass bottle for the gin. It has subsequently won numerous awards for its branding, designed by Auckland firm SingleDouble.
This latest gold medal is Chemistry Gin’s third. It won its first gold just one month after launching, at the Women’s Wine and Spirit Awards in London. In February, Chemistry Gin was awarded a Gold medal at the World Gin Awards.
Chemistry Gin is available throughout New Zealand, and from its online shop at chemistrygin.com.
Chemistry Gin’s founders will mark World Gin Day Saturday June 8 with an in-store tasting at Moore Wilson in Wellington.