Medals awarded are gold, silver and bronze; with the very best in each category further distinguished with a champion medal. From these category champions an overall Best New Zealand Gin will be selected.

Enter the 2025 New Zealand Gin Competition

The 2025 Awards

Key Dates for 2025

Entries open: 15 October 2025

Entries close: 15 November 2025 [all entries/samples must be received by 20 November 2025]

Judging: 22/23 November 2025

Embargoed results announced:
27 November 2025 [digital awards will be sent out at this time]

Results announced publicly:
28 November 2025