The brand’s Japanese Gin brought home the accolade, and the Distillery also won the Double Gold medal for Best Value Gin, despite being amongst the most expensive gins on sale in Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason. Their Japanese Gin combines traditional juniper with a range of native Japanese botanicals – the first in the world to do so. It’s been a period of success for the distillery, with Master Distiller Will Lowe being awarded a scholarship to study the Master of Wine (MW) qualification earlier this year. With only 312 MWs in the world (you’re 71% more likely to become an astronaut!), this is the pinnacle of the world of wine academia.
Run by Will and his wife Lucy, the Cambridge Distillery creates small batches of high-quality gins, using the latest distillery methods and natural ingredients, often foraged from the countryside near their home. Their output is increasing, and recognition by global institutions proves they’re maintaining standards while growing the business. Lucy Lowe said: “We’re thrilled to have our work recognised at an international level – especially given the lengths we go to in ensuring we utilise as many local resources as possible here in Cambridge.”