Aldi's £20 Scottish gin named 'best in the country' at prestigious competition
There's no denying the success of Aldi's alcohol range. It's so popular that the supermarket was has been hailed as the "retailer of the year" for its selection of tipples.
And the German chain has another winner on its hands with its Còmhla Scottish Gin, as it recently scooped the highly coveted 'Gold' and 'Best in the Country' awards at the prestigious World Drink Awards 2025.
The global awards ceremony is presented by Thedrinksreport.com and selects the very best in all internationally recognised styles of drinks. The number one online resource for drinks professionals, the competition selects, rewards and promotes the very best drinks across the world.
In the 2025 competition, Aldi's Còmhla Scottish Gin was lauded for its "aromatic nose, and notably fresh profile", thanks to a blend of botanicals such as dandelion and bog myrtle. Costing just £19.99 for a 70cl bottle, it's notably budget-friendly compared to other brands.
This is not the first time that the supermarket's Scottish gin has taken home top awards. Launched in 2023, it also managed to scoop the top 'Gold' award at the 2024 Spirit Business Awards, ranking above the likes of Wembley Crown, Mayfair and Beefeater.
Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: "We're so pleased that our Còmhla Scottish Gin has been recognised with a gold award in such a prestigious competition. It's a real testament to the care and craft that goes into every bottle.
"The World Drinks Awards' recognition shows that high-quality, world-class gins don't have to come with a premium price tag, and we're proud to be offering just that to our customers in Scotland."
It marks the latest addition to Aldi's ever-growing trophy of award-winning drinks at low-cost prices. In the last 12 months alone, the affordable supermarket has managed to take home eight medals and top drinks competitions.
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Another "Best in the Country" winner from the grocer is the Haysmith's Seville Orange & Persian Lime Gin. It bagged the award in the Flavoured Gin category at the 2024 World Gin Awards.
The refreshing citrus-based spirit is priced at just £14.99, making it 46 percent cheaper than its rival Tanqueray Flor De Sevilla Gin that would set you back £28.
It's not just the supermarket's gin's that receive high praise, as Aldi's Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Whisky has also previously taken home top marks at the 2023 International Spirits Challenge (ISC). Costing £17.49, it was praised for its "clean, well defined style."
With its ever growing range of award-winning drinks, it's no surprise that Aldi was named the 'Drinks Retailer of the Year' for the seventh consecutive year in 2024 - beating out rivals such as M&S, Waitrose, and Sainsbury's.
The German chain once again took the top prize at the prestigious Retail Industry Awards, also hailed as "the Oscar's of the retail world". It boasts a panel of judges who have been handpicked for their experience, knowledge and expertise.
Aldi managed to wow the panel with its tailored range of beers, wines, and spirits that "continue to develop in both the value and premium ends of the market".
Aldi's award-winning Còmhla Scottish Gin (£19.99, 70cl) is available to buy in all 109 stores across Scotland.
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