At Daylesford Spirit, our commitment to craft excellence and artisanal production has earned international recognition across the world's most prestigious spirits competitions. Our award-winning gin and spirits collection represents the pinnacle of Australian distilling, combining traditional methods with the distinctive character of the Daylesford region. Each medal and recognition reflects our dedication to quality, taste, and the pure water and locally sourced ingredients that define our practice.

These are not merely competitions – they represent rigorous, blind-tasting evaluations by master distillers, certified spirits educators, and industry experts. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, London Spirits Competition, and Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards stand as benchmarks of craft spirits excellence. When Daylesford Spirit wins Double Gold, Gold, or Silver medals at these competitions, it validates our commitment to handcrafted quality and innovation.

Each medal represents recognition from palates trained to identify exceptional spirits – judges who evaluate thousands of entries across the world's best distilleries. Our consistent presence across multiple award categories demonstrates not just single-product success, but the breadth and excellence of our entire range. This recognition confirms what we know: that Daylesford Spirit crafts some of the finest spirits in Australia and beyond.

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION 2024

Daylesford Spirit is honoured to have placed DOUBLE GOLD for our Miners Gin with a score of 97/100, GOLD for our Blood Orange Gin with a score of 93/100, and BRONZE for our Barrel Aged Shiraz Gin and Pink Gin in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024. This is an incredibly prestigious honour as SFWSC has become one of the most influential spirits competitions in the world.

With over 5,000 entries evaluated annually from distilleries across the globe, the SFWSC represents the pinnacle of international spirits recognition. Daylesford Spirit's Double Gold win for our Miners Gin ranks among the highest accolades – this medal is awarded only to spirits that achieve unanimous Gold scores from the entire judging panel. Our consistent success across multiple medals showcases our amazing quality and taste, proving that Daylesford Spirit shines above competitors in the world's most demanding spirits marketplace.

LONDON SPIRITS COMPETITION 2024

Daylesford Spirit is honoured to have received SILVER for our Miners Gin, Blood Orange Gin, Barrel Aged Shiraz Gin, and Blueberry Gin, and BRONZE for our Pink Gin in the London Spirits Competition 2024. The LSC recognises brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific spirits drinker, setting it aside from other competitions.

Unlike competitions that focus solely on taste, the LSC maintains a holistic evaluation standard – judging not only the quality of the spirits but also value for money and packaging excellence. This comprehensive assessment means our Silver medals represent triumph across all three dimensions: exceptional flavour profiles, fair pricing that reflects our craft commitment, and thoughtful packaging that honours both product and customer. Our four Silver medals in 2024 demonstrate that Daylesford Spirit delivers premium quality with outstanding value.

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION 2023

Daylesford Spirit is honoured to have placed Silver for our Miners Gin and Dry Gin, and Bronze for our Spirit Gin in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023. This is an incredibly prestigious honour as SFWSC has become one of the most influential spirits competitions in the world.

Our 2023 recognition in San Francisco reinforces our trajectory as award-winning craft distillers – competing successfully year after year against thousands of international entries from established and emerging distilleries.Daylesford Spirit once again shines above competitors, showcasing our amazing quality and taste and cementing our position as a trusted source for exceptional Australian spirits.

LONDON SPIRITS COMPETITION 2023

Daylesford Spirit is honoured to have received silver for our Miner's Gin in the London Spirits Competition 2023. The LSC recognises brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific spirits drinker, setting it apart from other competitors as it maintains not only the quality of the spirits but also value for money. Entries are judged based on quality, value, and packaging criteria. Medal winners must achieve a high rating across all three fields. Daylesford Spirit achieved a rating of 87, placing us at the high end of the silver bracket.

MELBOURNE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN DISTILLED SPIRITS AWARDS

Daylesford Spirit is honoured to have placed Gold for our Barrel Aged Shiraz Gin, Silver for our Spirit Gin and Pink Gin, and Bronze for our Miners Gin, Australian Dry Gin, Blueberry Gin, Sloe Gin, and Barrel Aged Chardonnay Gin in the Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2023. Along with this recognition, we were named one of the best gins in Victoria for our Barrel Aged Shiraz Gin.

This state-level recognition carries particular significance for us – it celebrates the finest Australian spirits within our own region, honouring the distilleries that embody craft excellence while maintaining deep roots in their local communities.To be recognised as among the best gins produced in Victoria is an incredible honour that pays homage to our local environment and community, while showcasing our exceptional range of gins. Daylesford Spirit once again shines above competitors, demonstrating that premium craft can flourish when built on authentic connection to place, time-honoured methods, and genuine passion for quality.

Our award-winning collection includes premium gins that have earned international recognition, from the distinctive Miners Gin (Double Gold at SFWSC 2024) to the innovative Blood Orange Gin and crafted Barrel Aged expressions. Each spirit in our portfolio has been meticulously developed using traditional distilling methods combined with the pure water of Mount Franklin and carefully selected botanicals sourced from the Daylesford region.

Whether you're seeking award-winning gin for special occasions or exploring craft spirits that have impressed master judges worldwide, our collection delivers exceptional quality.From the classic Australian Dry Gin to innovative flavoured expressions like Blueberry Gin and Sloe Gin, every bottled spirit represents years of experimentation, refinement, and our unwavering commitment to craft excellence.