The Artisan Gin won the gold medal and the title "Spirit of the Year 2025" in London - major global recognition for Croatian craft gin

Croatian premium craft gin The Artisan achieved exceptional international success and two awards at the prestigious London Spirits Competition - a gold medal with a high score of 97 points and the "Spirit of the year 2025" award.

The renowned competition is one of the world's most important beverage competitions, where products are judged not only on quality, but also on design and appeal to the end consumer. The event is organized by the Beverage Trade Network, which holds trade fairs and events for the beverage industry worldwide.

In competition with hundreds of premium distillates from all over the world, The Artisan Gin stood out as a rare combination of authentic taste, sustainable approach and strong personal story. This double victory at one of the world's most prestigious competitions comes as the crowning achievement of the team from The Artisan distillery and is a confirmation that Croatia has its own star in the world of premium craft gins.

Distiller of The Artisan Gina Maja Jakovac said on receiving the awards:

"These awards are a recognition that small, independent producers from Croatia can stand side by side with the best in the world. The Artisan Gin is not just a drink - it's an experience, it's a story. We wanted to create a gin that respects nature, but also emphasizes character. And when experts in London recognize this, it's confirmation that we're on the right path."

Distillate with a soul – from Croatia to the world

Each drop of The Artisan Gin is distilled by hand in small batches, the only one in Croatia and one of only a few in the world to produce gin using the cold vacuum distillation process. This distillation creates a uniformity of aromas in each distillation and makes the final product light and drinkable. This gin carries within itself the complex and refined aroma of 14 herbs and spices from Croatian OPGs that together create a Mediterranean character with a touch of modern luxury.

“The Artisan is not just a gin – it is an expression of our passion for nature, authenticity and creativity. We believe in the power of local, in sustainability and in the beauty of simplicity,” emphasizes Maja Jakovac.

Although the London Spirits Competition 2025 brought the biggest recognition to date and two valuable awards, The Artisan Gin has won the hearts of experts and the public before. It has been awarded at national and international competitions for its authenticity, innovation and elegant bottle design that irresistibly combines traditional elements and contemporary aesthetics.

Croatian The Artisan Gin once again proved that top quality and worldwide success can be born from passion, authenticity and commitment. Behind The Artisan Gin is a story of a return to nature, local ingredients and an almost poetic approach to distillation with hand-picked ecological plant ingredients from untouched nature that give this gin its complex and distinctive character.

"These awards mean a lot to us because they come from a jury that understands the market, values authenticity, and recognizes emotion in the product. These are not just awards for us, but also for all small producers who follow their hearts," says Maja Jakovac.

In a world flooded with industrial products, The Artisan Gin stands out as a sophisticated product, created for people who appreciate quality, authenticity and a good story. That is why this gin is increasingly finding its place on the shelves of luxury bars and stores across Europe and the world.

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