Hernö and Vánagandr Destilerías triumph at ISC Awards 2024
27th September, 2024
The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) has recognised Vánagandr Destilerías and Hernö Gin in the Gin category at their Annual Awards Dinner in London.
Vangandr picked up the London Dry Gin of the year award, and Hernö took home the coveted Gin Producer of the Year trophy.
Enrique Penã, Master Distiller at Vánagandr Destilerías said:
I am truly honoured to win this London Dry Gin of the year award, it is fantastic recognition to the craft of making gins about which I am so passionate
Vánagandr London Dry Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Elegant and Classic
Vánagandr meticulously crafted with patience and unwavering dedication, distilled in our never-ending quest for excellence and perfection.
Ideal mixer: Classic tonic
Recommended garnish: Lime Peel
Ideal serve: Gin and Tonic
ABV: 43%
Hernö has won a staggering total of 51 medals since 2015 in the ISC Tasting Awards and now crowns the streak with the most prestigious award of them all.
The Producer awards recognise the best performing drinks producers in the challenge. The results are determined by a weighted points system, which scores the achievement of all brands entered into a single category.
Jon Hillgren, Founder and Master Distiller at Hernö said:
– Winning Gin Producer of the year at the ISC is an incredible achievement. We are both proud and truly grateful for this recognition, which reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team, says Emma Edfors CEO at Hernö Gin.
Even though this is the first time they’ve won the prestigious title at the ISC, it’s far from the first time Hernö is the champion of international competitions. Hernö has now claimed the top title in five out of six of the largest international competitions. Most recently they won The most awarded international distillery at the ADI International Spirits Competition and Distiller of the Year at the World Drinks Awards (WDA).
Jon continued “To be consistently acknowledged on the global stage is a huge honour, and it inspires us to continue crafting world-class gin. Claiming the top title in five out of six of the largest international competitions is an extraordinary achievement that fuels our drive”.
Rising Star of the Year Award for Alice
We were also delighted to see Cotswolds’ Distillery Manager, Alice Pearson who won the prestigious ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award.
Alice’s hard work and dedication to her craft have truly shined through, and we’re all delighted with your recognition.
Read more about Alice’s achievements here
About the competition
The ISC promotes outstanding quality spirits from across the globe. The competition is founded on a rigorous and independent judging process, which serves to encourage the high caliber of spirits, designs and campaigns entered the competition each year.
Receiving thousands of entries from over 70 countries worldwide makes the ISC a truly global competition. It is supported by many of the world’s leading spirits producers as the international standard for quality and excellence.
About the Judges
- Chair: Joanne Moore, Master Distiller, Quintessential Brands
- Jon Gray, Pernod Ricard
- Charles Maxwell, Thames Distillers
- Lesley Gracie, William Grant & Sons
- Anne Jones, Waitrose
- Will Lowe, Cambridge Distillers
- Jake Burger, Portobello Road Gin
- Alex Wolpert, East London Liquor Company
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