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Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
In a Country Known for Agave, Condesa a Gin Top Honors: Condesa Gin Named Mexico's Spirit of the Year 2025
In a country internationally revered for its tequila and mezcal, a gin has just taken top national honors: Condesa Gin NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / In a country internationally revered for its tequila and mezcal, a gin has just taken top national honors. Condesa Gin Clásica has been named "Spirit of the Year - Mexico" at the 2025 London Spirits Competition with 97 points, and also won a Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition-putting Mexico City firmly on the global gin map. Condesa Gin Clásica has been named "Spirit of the Year - Mexico" at the 2025 London Spirits Competition, surpassing a field of iconic agave distillates. The award, which comes with a Gold Medal and an impressive 97-point rating, signals a changing tide in Mexican spirits-and puts Mexico City on the map of global gin, a space long dominated by Europe. The win marks a historic moment for the capital's exploding mixology scene. Not only is Condesa Gin Clásica now the highest-rated spirit from Mexico at the competition, but both of the brand's flagship gins-Condesa Gin Clásica and Prickly Pear & Orange Blossom-also took home Gold Medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, cementing this mixologist favorite as one of the world's leading gins. SOURCE: MAYRA BERENYCE ASCENCIO SANCHEZ press release
Business Wire
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cierto Tequila Named Tequila Producer of the Year at the 2025 London Spirits Competition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received seven (7) medals at the 2025 London Spirits Competition (LSC) – including the prestigious Tequila Producer of the Year award in addition to two (2) Gold medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand one hundred two (1,102) international medals and awards, becoming the first-ever tequila brand to surpass the historic 1,100 award milestone. This recognition from the London Spirits Competition – one of the most respected judging panels in the world, known for evaluating products based on quality, value and packaging – further solidifies Cierto's position as the Most Awarded Tequila in History. Earning the title of Tequila Producer of the Year in such a competitive global arena underscores the brand's unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, authenticity and excellence. About Cierto Tequila and Elevated Spirits Company The Elevated Spirits Company is the producer of Cierto Tequila – authentic, 100% natural, additive-free, luxury tequila made in Jalisco, Mexico. Cierto means 'True,' the perfect word to describe this remarkable award-winning family of tequilas – patiently crafted expressions of pure Highlands agave, harvested by fourth and fifth generation agaveros at peak maturity. The Elevated Spirits portfolio includes the Cierto Private Collection Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo, as well as the Cierto Reserve Collection Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo. Due to their character, complexity and luxuriously smooth taste, these eight agave expressions are widely acknowledged by tequila connoisseurs as 'The World's Finest Tequila' and some of the best tequilas ever made. Cierto recently became the first tequila brand to surpass 1,100 international medals and awards, making it 'The Most Awarded Tequila in History.' Learn more at The London Spirits Competition has been created exclusively by the Beverage Trade Network. Now in its eighth year, it looks to recognize, reward and help promote spirits brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific spirits drinker. Judges assess spirits in three key areas: their quality, value for money and packaging.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
India's Jin Jiji declared as world's best gin
Ye Gin da mamla hai! India's first, Jin Jiji an artisanal gin, by Peak Spirits, has made history by bagging a Gold Medal at the 2025 London Spirits Competition. It is now, the world's highest-rated gin this year. In a noteworthy moment, this gin is also the first Indian spirit to be crowned 'Spirit of the Year,' outshining the 500 other entries from more that 30 countries. Curated as a blend of Himalayan juniper, tulsi, chamomile, and Indian botanicals, Jin Jiji'a flavour is packed as a tribute towards India's biodiversity and cultural roots. It is bold. It is balanced. This powerful profile has wowed global connoisseurs, proving that India doesn't just have the ingredients for world-class spirits, but it also possesses the skills at craftsmanship too. Written by Rajlekha Roy Burman
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The World's Best Vodka—According To The 2025 London Spirits Competition
Last week the London Spirits Competition revealed the winners of its 8th annual grand tasting. Plenty of press has been devoted to the top whiskey--a perennial all-star in the realm of brown spirits. But today it's time we talk about what these esteemed judges deemed the world's best vodka, because it's a bottle that likely remains unknown even to the fiercest of booze aficionados. And the winner is…Xaoma Gold, an 80-proof vodka distilled primarily from wheat in Kazakhstan. In awarding the liquid 98 out of 100 potential points, the LSC had this to say in its official tasting notes: Although it is produced in Kazakhstan, using markedly modern distillation equipment, the drink is actually inspired by ancient Iranian nomads. For hundreds of years, these wanderers would traverse the flat grasslands of Central Asia carrying with them a fermented elixir known as xaoma. According to the lore, this magical juice bestowed strength and sagacity upon all those who imbibed it. To honor this past, the producers of Xaoma Gold have crafted a soft and rounded vodka. According to the brand, the wheat used in its production is sourced from the fertile regions of northern Kazakhstan, which helps encourage said softness. It also leverages the aromatic infusions of Central Asian herbs, resulting in a spirit that sings with coffee and lemon in a crisp finish. Before hitting the bottle, it undergoes an 8-stage filtration process, which removes impurities while retaining character and mouthfeel. The stellar showing at London Spirits Competition doesn't mark the first time Xaoma has wowed judges, either. Last year it won Double Gold at the Warsaw Spirits Competition. The year before that it earned 95 out of a potential 100 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. And it has earned gold at the European Spirits Challenge for two consecutive years. So, clearly there's something special happening here. Across European markets, Xaoma Gold is readily available. And though it doesn't enjoy wide distribution here in the states, you can still procure a bottle of the liquid for around $24. It stands out on shelves--and backbars--with its artful green and gold label, inspired by the cultural expressions of those aforementioned ancient nomads. Vodka is all-too-often written off as an unexciting category of spirit. Anyone eager to do so ought to have a crack at this particular pour. It's filled with intrigue both inside the bottle and out. And it makes for one heck of a fine martini when chilled with a lemon twist.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Indian Brands Won Big At The London Spirits Competition 2025
The winners of the 8th edition of the acclaimed London Spirits Competition were unveiled recently. Several Indian brands were among them, including those producing whisky, gin, rum, feni and more. An artisanal dry gin from India was also named among the highest-rated spirits in the world. Organised annually by Beverage Trade Network, this international competition rewards brands based on the quality, value, and packaging of their spirits. The competition is known to have a distinctive focus that centres on trade and consumers. Find out which Indian spirits were recognised this year below: Gold-Winning Indian Spirits At The London Spirits Competition 2025: Jin Jiji India Dry Gin won gold and was named Spirit of the Year 2025 for India (It received 98 points, making it the highest rated Indian spirit this year). Jin Jiji Darjeeling Gin received silver with 92 points. Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Brilliance won gold with 96 points. Internationally, it was named the Best Indian Single Malt Whiskey of the Year for 2025. Additionally, Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Madeira won silver. Seagram's Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky won gold with 95 points. Amrut Master Distiller's Reserve 2024 whisky won gold with 95 points. Jaisalmer - Indian Craft Gin won gold with 95 points. Barrel Aged Feni - Sentari won gold with 95 points (in the "Other Spirits" category). Also Read: Indian Whisky Brands Win Big At World Whiskies Awards 2025 These Indian spirits won silver at the London Spirits Competition 2025: Rampur Asava whisky Crafters Reserve whisky All Seasons Sir E Taj whisky Single Malts Of India Marudham Godawan Single Malt Fruit And Spice Artisan Whisky Godawan Single Malt Rich And Rounded Artisan Whisky Roulette Unpeated Premium Whisky Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky Seqer Handcrafted Dry Gin Seqer Mulberry Passionately Handcrafted Gin Jaisalmer - Gold Edition gin Bom Bay Blanche Handcrafted Artisanal Dry Gin Soci Gin IDAAYA - Himalayan Sipping Rum Mikiamo Limoncello Several Indian spirits, ranging from feni to rum, also won bronze this year. For the complete list of winners, click here. Moreover, Indian brands have won recognition in non-alcoholic categories, too. Jimmy's Original Tonic Water from India won the global award for "Bitters and Mixers of the Year" for 2025. Sobriety Sips / Decaf Martini (produced by Dryfusion Mixology Pvt Ltd) from India won silver in the category of "Non-alcoholic Spirits." Also Read: This Is The Best Single Malt Whisky Globally For 2025 Globally, Xaoma Gold from Kazakhstan has been named "Vodka of the Year", Ramsbury Gin from UK is "Gin of the Year" for 2025, Tequila Gran Orendain Reposado from Mexico is the best tequila, W.L. Weller Antique 107 from the US is the top whisky and Havana Club Gran Reserva 15 Anos was named "Rum of the Year." Advertisement Comments For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: London Spirits Competition 2025 Indian Alcohol Alcohol Brands Food News Indian Spirits Show full article Comments
