The Gin Guild is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of the London Dry Gin of the Year trophies at the ADI International Spirits Competition and International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Awards 2025.

As the leading voice for the gin industry, The Gin Guild is proud to support and celebrate excellence in distillation, craftsmanship, and innovation. The London Dry category remains the benchmark for gin globally, and these awards recognise outstanding achievements within this most respected and technically demanding style with entrants from across the world.

Commenting on the sponsorships, Pal Gleed, Director General of The Gin Guild, said:

We are always proud to champion those producing exceptional London Dry Gin. These trophies reflect not only technical excellence but also the enduring appeal of a category that continues to lead and inspire”

The IWSC is among the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions, with expert judging panels evaluating entries from across the globe. The 2024 trophy was awarded to Portofino Penisola Dry Gin, reflecting the calibre and diversity of gins achieving distinction in this category.

The winner of the 2025 London Dry Gin of the Year trophy will be announced at the IWSC Awards later this year.

The ADI International Spirits Competition is a globally respected platform, known for its rigorous judging and focus on craft and innovation across the spirits industry. In 2025, the competition will introduce a new award recognising excellence in gin – a category that continues to grow in both diversity and quality worldwide.

The inaugural winner of this new gin award will be presented at the ADI International Spirits Competition results ceremony later this year.