The Isle of Wight Distillery is delighted to announce it has been awarded seven gold medals across different categories at the prestigious American Distilling Institute Awards 2023 (ADI).
Mermaid Zest Gin topped the medal table with three gold medals in Best in Category, International Flavoured Gin, Brand Identity and Excellence in Packaging. Mermaid Pink Gin and Mermaid Gin were also awarded gold medals in the Brand Identity Category and Excellence in Packaging.
The American Distilling Institute’s annual Judging of Craft Spirits recognises the top craft spirits in the US and around the world. Started in 2007, the competition brings together approximately 50 spirit judges to evaluate submissions from small and medium-sized producers. Every spirit entered is tasted and evaluated blind by the expert panel of judges who use a scoring system to decide on what, if any medal should be awarded.
Alongside the usual listing of Bronze, Silver, Gold and Double Gold, the ADI’s craft spirit also recognises the Best of Category and Best of Class. These are the top entrants among the gold medal winners, with Mermaid Zest Gin achieving this accolade in Best in Category.
The awards
The Isle of Wight Distillery achieved the following awards:
- Best of Category – Distilled Spirit – International Flavoured Gin, Gold Medal: Mermaid Zest Gin
- Gold Medal Brand Identity: Mermaid Gin
- Gold Medal Brand Identity: Mermaid Pink Gin
- Gold Medal Brand Identity: Mermaid Zest Gin
- Gold Medal Excellence in Packaging: Mermaid Gin
- Gold Medal Excellence in Packaging: Mermaid Pink Gin
- Gold Medal Excellence in Packaging: Mermaid Zest Gin
- Silver Medal: Mermaid Gin
- Silver Medal: Mermaid Pink Gin
Mermaid Gin launched three gin expressions within its spirits portfolio in the US earlier this year, Mermaid Gin, Mermaid Pink Gin and Mermaid Zest Gin. Mermaid Gin is produced in the UK at the Isle of Wight Distillery, the first and only distillery on the Isle of Wight, a small Island to the south of mainland England.
Baker: We have an amazing team on the Isle of Wight
Commenting on this award, Co-Founder Xavier Baker said,
“I am absolutely delighted that Mermaid has been recognised by such a prestigious competition across a number of categories.
“We have only recently launched in the US and to gain a number of gold medals and have our spirits recognised as those of ‘exceptional quality’ is fantastic, especially in such a short space of time.
“We have an amazing team on the Isle of Wight and these awards reflect all their hard work and commitment and they should be proud of creating a brand that has received international acclaim.”
News shared by Ginnie on behalf of Isle of Wight Distillery. Ed
