Best Gins of the Year
From over 200 global gin entries, the New York International Spirits Competition has unveiled this year’s best—judged blindly by trade buyers across category and price. Browse the standout selections below.
Gins of the Year
BOAR Distillery BOAR Gin
Restless Spirits Builders Heritage Dry Gin
Glendalough Wild Botanical Irish Gin
Third Island Gin
Holistic Spirits Company Harmony Gin
Warfield Distillery Organic Gin
Second Sip
Litchfield Distillery Gin
Monson Ranch Distillers Feather & Folly Gin
Andre Brunel Le Gin 13
Damrak Gin Damrak Virgin
Bosque Alta Montaña
King Coil Spirits Dry Gin
Edinburgh Gin Classic London Dry
Fifth State Distillery Madagascar Gin
The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin
ACRÓNIMO SPIRITS ACRONIMO GIN
Goldie’s Gin
Bluecoat American Dry Gin
Ginologist London Dry
Individual Winners
Sixteen years strong, the New York International Spirits Competition has named the best gins of the year—chosen from more than 200 global entries and blind-tasted by expert trade buyers. BOAR Gin, Ginologist London Dry Gin, and other exceptional picks earned their place at the top. See the full list of award-winning gins below.
INDIVIDUAL WINNERS OF 2025
Domestic Winners
Connecticut Gin Distillery of the Year
Fifth State Distillery
Maine Gin Distillery of the Year
Portland Distilling Company
Minnesota Gin Producer of the Year
King Coil Spirits
Missouri Gin Distillery of the Year
Restless Spirits Distilling
Montana Gin Distillery of the Year
2 Fat Guys Spirits
Virginia Gin Distillery of the Year
Old House Vineyards
Washington Gin Distillery of the Year
Monson Ranch Distillers
International Winners
Argentina Gin of the Year
Bosque
Chile Gin of the Year
Malcriado
France Gin of the Year
Andre Brunel
Germany Gin of the Year
Boar Gin
Mexico Gin of the Year
Acronimo Gin
Netherlands NA Gin of the Year
Damrak
New Zealand Gin Distillery of the Year
Rakiura Distilling
Islay Gin of the Year
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
South Africa Gin Distillery of the Year
Royal Flush Gin Company
Venezuela Gin of the Year
Canaima Gin
All Winners
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Celebrating Excellence in Gin Craftsmanship
In 2025, the New York International Spirits Competition once again raises a glass to the finest gins from across the globe. Blind-tasted by an expert panel, each award reflects the dedication and innovation of today’s leading distillers. Among the top selections: BOAR Gin, Ginologist London Dry Gin, and more. Join us in celebrating this year’s outstanding achievements in gin.
Contact Information
New York International Spirits Competition
C/O Adam Levy
E: info@nyispiritscompetition.com