We’ve Won IWSC’s 2025 International London Dry Gin Producer Trophy
Hawkridge Distillers is proud to announce that we have won the IWSC’s 2025 International London Dry Gin Producer Trophy for Store Gin, created in partnership with The Store Oxford. This award recognises excellence in London Dry gin production and is one of the most competitive and technically exacting accolades in the global spirits industry.
The IWSC remains one of the world’s leading authorities in drinks judging, celebrating producers who consistently deliver exceptional flavour, craft, and quality. To be selected for the London Dry Gin Producer Trophy is a true honour for our team and a milestone for our distillery.
Winning the International London Dry Gin Producer Trophy highlights the meticulous approach we take to crafting spirits that balance clarity, precision, and character. Every botanical is selected for harmony, creating a gin with depth and refinement while remaining unmistakably London Dry in style.
This recognition also celebrates the dedication and passion that define our process. From sourcing botanicals to distillation and finishing, every element contributes to the flavour profile in the glass.
Store Gin has already been recognised as the World’s Best London Dry Gin 2025 at the World Gin Awards. To now be acknowledged by the IWSC as the producer behind this award-winning spirit reinforces what makes it exceptional: balance, purity and a classic London Dry profile elevated by thoughtful craft.
Sponsored by The Gin Guild, this category attracts some of the most skilled distillers worldwide. To stand out in such a strong field is a tremendous moment for us.
The Gin Guild described Store Gin as “exactly the standard of gin the Guild is proud to see recognised with a trophy win.”
Olivier Ward, IWSC Spirits Judging Committee member, summarised what makes this trophy so special:
“Hawkridge Distillers continue to showcase their ability to produce high-quality London Dry gin, expressed in both classic and more contemporary profiles. They’ve also shown the power of leaning into contract work – using their skill and creativity to deliver for clients. So not only are they making great gins that really stand out in the glass; from a business perspective, they’re also leaning into the demand for custom-made, small-batch authentic products that many clients across the UK want as their own.”
His comments reflect not only the quality of our spirits but also our commitment to distilling for partners across the country.
Our aim has always been to produce spirits where every ingredient contributes to a distinctive, balanced and expressive flavour. This latest award reinforces the importance of staying true to the London Dry style while continuing to innovate.
Adding the IWSC International London Dry Gin Producer Trophy to our growing list of accolades is both meaningful and motivating. It encourages us to keep refining our craft, support our partners, and continue producing outstanding spirits for gin drinkers across the UK and beyond.
Whether enjoyed neat, in a G&T, or mixed into classic cocktails, Store Gin is a celebration of everything that makes London Dry gin a timeless favourite.