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Aldi's Scottish gin under £20 named 'best in the world' at awards ceremony
The Scottish-made gin wowed a panel of expert judges with its "elegant" and "classic" flavour profile. Aldi's Còmhla Scottish Gin has been something of a trailblazer. Since its launch a couple of years ago, it has racked up multiple awards and glowing praise. And now it has another win under its belt, as the budget-friendly tipple has just taking home the coveted title as the World's Best Classic Gin at the prestigious World Gin Awards 2025. The acclaimed awards ceremony recognises the very best of the best across a range of lucrative brands, with the German discounter's gin beating out tough competition from over 20 countries including USA, Germany and China. Retailing at a humble £19.99 for a 70cl bottle, the Còmhla Scottish Gin ensures that gin lovers and shoppers will be able to bag premium quality at an affordable price. After a rigorous blind tasting of hundreds of entries across the globe, Aldi's Scottish-made London dry gin managed to wow the expert judging panel with its "elegant" and "classic" flavour profile. The World Gin Awards' description for Aldi's win read: "This gin presents a shy yet clean nose with a hint of dusty elegance and a subtle woody note reminiscent of moss. On the palate, it showcases a classic blend of juniper, coriander, and citrus, accompanied by chilli heat and slight bitterness. While the flavours are complex, they lack full integration, leading to a balanced yet somewhat short and dry finish." Aldi's Còmhla is a classic London dry gin that is crafted in small batches, boasting a well-balanced blend of notes including juniper, coriander and citrus, rounded off with a hint of bitterness. Despite only being launched in 2023, it has already been the subject of significant praise from experts, scooping prizes for its quality and flavour profile and multiple prestigious ceremonies. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Scottish-made gin previously bagged the coveted 'Gold' award in the 'premium' Gin Masters category of the 2024 Spirits Business Awards, a ceremony championed by leading spirits specialists. Before it managed to nab the most recent title as "the best in the world", it was previously named "the best in the country" at the 2025 World Drink Awards. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: "We have had an incredible response for Còmhla both from our loyal customers and the wider drinks industry. To be named the Best Classic Gin in the world is the ultimate honour. "Scotland may be small, but we consistently punch above our weight on the world food and drink stage. To be able to compete at such as high standard and to win, is testament to the craftsmanship and skill of our homegrown suppliers, and to the strength of the longstanding partnerships we have formed with them." Aldi's Còmhla Scottish Gin joins a cabinet of award-winning tipples that can be purchased from Aldi, as the supermarket's Haysmith's Seville Orange & Persian Lime Gin was also voted 'Best in the County' at the same gin awards ceremony in 2024. Costing just £14.99 for a 70cl, this trendy, citrus-based drink isn't just an award-winner, but it is also 46 percent cheaper than Tanqueray's popular Flor De Sevilla Orange which it has been compared to. Aldi's best in the world Còmhla Scottish Gin(70cl) retails at £19.99 and can be bought in all 109 stores across Scotland.
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24-04-2025
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Sainsbury's urges customers to complete Nectar card action within two weeks
Sainsbury's is calling on its customers to take a simple step to ensure they don't miss out on collecting points. The supermarket giant has reassured shoppers that if they forget their loyalty card, they can still claim Nectar points. They can do this by presenting proof of purchase for in-store items within a fortnight of buying them. For those who shop online, it's possible to retroactively add points by linking the transaction to their loyalty card. This can be done within 14 days of the purchase. The points are expected to show up on the Nectar card within a month. The tip comes after Sainsbury's engaged with a customer on X, previously Twitter, on Tuesday (April 22). The customer, Michael Reaney, reached out to the retailer. He wrote: "@sainsburys I've just purchased petrol from your West Hove petrol station and didn't have my Nectar card on me. "Is there any way to get the points on my card retrospectively? Got the receipt if that helps?" Sainsbury's promptly replied: "Hi Michael, thanks for getting in touch. "Just pop back into the store with your card and receipt, and our colleagues will sort that out for you." Karen, representing Sainsbury's, added: "You have 14 days to get the points added." This lesser-known trick could be a boon for many looking to accumulate Nectar points but uncertain if they can do so after their shopping is done, reports Birmingham Live . As per the supermarket giant, these Nectar points can be redeemed on a wide range of items, from your weekly groceries to beverages at Café Nero. Sainsbury's website also provides its customers with the option to convert their accumulated shop points into British Airways vouchers. Moreover, flashing the Nectar card at the checkout enables members to avail of various discounts and special offers. It comes after Sainsbury's ramped up its price match war with Aldi in a bid to save shoppers money. Adding over 100 new items, it is now said to be offering "more than any other retailer." The supermarket's price match scheme with its budget German rival first launched in 2021. It followed numerous other retailers that made the same decision in an attempt to attract customers with lower prices. As of Wednesday, April 23, the initiative with Sainsbury's is said to offer 800 popular and staple products, making it "the biggest ever Aldi price match" on the market. For Aldi's part, the German chain's Còmhla Scottish Gin has recently scooped the highly coveted 'Gold' and 'Best in the Country' awards at the prestigious World Drink Awards 2025. 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.
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23-04-2025
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Aldi's £20 Scottish gin named 'best in the country' at prestigious competition
The supermarket has added to its ever-growing cabinet of award-winning drinks at affordable prices. 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 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 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.
