Michael Hickinbotham (ILF2020)
An Adelaide-based gin distillery has been named the maker of the world’sbest gin after beating 64 other entrants from around the globe.
Stepney-based Australian Distilling Co’s Geelong Gin was awarded the prestigious prize ahead of popular distilleries in the UK, US, France, Canada, New Zealand, Brazil, Australia and Mexico.
The Aussie drop even beat well-known gin brands such as Highclere Castleand No 3 London Dry Gin.
“With Geelong Gin joining our Adelaide Gin as winners of the world’s best gin, we are proud to be recognised as makers of the world’s best gin and Australia’s most awarded distillery with more than 300 global awards,” said company founder Michael Hickinbotham.