Alpine Distilling wins gold medal from Gin Of The Year

"This [award] gives...ourselves great confidence that we are delivering the Best American Gin," said lead distiller Sara Sergent. Photo: courtesy Graff PR.

PARK CITY, Utah — Local distiller Sara Sergent and the Alpine Distilling team received a Gold Medal from Gin Of The Year 2021 in the Classic Gin/London Gin category.

Over 21 countries participated in the World’s Most Important Gin Competition with thousands of gin submissions.

“As the World’s Most Important Gin competition, Gin Of The Year is what the industry depends on to keep buyers up to date with the ever-evolving trends enjoyed by the market,” said Sergent. “With expanding varieties launching, Gin Of The Year judges whittle down the absolute best in the world. This gives buyers and consumers – and even ourselves – great confidence that we are delivering the Best American Gin. This Gold Gin Of The Year 2021 Medal is an enormous recognition that we take very seriously!”

According to an online source, a London Gin categorizes distillation and process rather than flavor or location like a Scotch Whiskey that must be from Scotland. London Gin is distilled to a completely neutral spirit of 96% alcoholic volume, and its flavoring is added via distillation and uses only natural ingredients. After distillation, only water is added; the addition of sugar is optional.