You can’t go wrong with a top end Indian tonic water, a good pour of Jaisalmer, and a twist of orange peel. We here at Lussorian have some solid go-to’s, which we’d like to introduce you to, none of which will leave you disappointed. So, without further ado… AKER founder Ian Bayliss said: “England has an incredible history of craftsmanship and talent and we want to celebrate that through the fantastic produce we have right on our doorstep. The tasting then moved to Pre‐Mixed/RTD – Ultra Premium expressions, where a Gold medal was bestowed upon Mirror Margarita Tequila. “Slightly on the sweet side, but the agave flavours come out exceptionally, with the lime not overpowering,” said Prousaefs. Stablemate Mirror Margarita Mezcal won a Silver medal.

To preserve those flavours, itis best served over ice with Indian tonic and a slice of fresh grapefruit. Lekker!! Two panels of expert tasters were called upon to assess this year’s eclectic entries. Forming the first panel were: Bryan Rodriguez, wine and spirits buyer at Harvey Nichols; Anthony Callegari, Edition Hotel London bars manager; and Melita Kiely, editor of The Spirits Business, and chair of The Global Spirits Masters.Fill your glass with ice, measure in the gin and add your preferred amount of tonic water. I like drier tonics, but you could easily use a nice flavoured one with this as well. Garnish with a few juniper berries or mango peel to bring out those piney notes or a slice of pink grapefruit for freshness. Elderflower Martini Tulchan Gin, 45% ABV, is a London Dry gin with a flavour profile based on the flora and fauna of the Speyside region it comes from. Speyside may be better known for its whisky production, but the countryside also lends itself to foraging botanicals for gin making. Inspired by Speyside Master winner Glenmorangie The Signet also impressed, with “cocoa and mocha coffee” on the nose. The palate brought “a hint of dried fruit and wood spice” to give a “rounded and silky” whisky. The 53% ABV bottling is part of the distillery’s core 2022 collection, which includes Triple Wood, 7 Years Old Peat Smoked, 10 Years Old Peat Smoked, 12 Years Old and 15 Years Old. Tobago Gold was the only liqueur to grab a medal in our blind tasting, securing the top award of Master.

What a start,” enthused Chambers. “A strong flight with some extremely impressive products.” Smith said how some entries were “exceptional”, but also noted: “You don’t always get what you pay for.” Judges discovered “fruity red berries” in one award-winning ginSweet up front with lots of candied citrus peels, followed by resin, cardamom, liquorice, & coriander. Heading over to South Africa now, Amarula Gin is the latest spirit to join the Amarula family, best known for its cream liqueur, which is a festive favourite in this house! This is absolutely within my top three gins of all time. It is sublime. In fact, I’ve had the pleasure of a guided tour around the distillery, which it has to be said, is a special place. Three Gold medals were awarded to: “elegant, creamy” Pur Sang Standard; “fresh and vibrant” Royal Mash Vintage Vodka 2020; and Titanic Distillers Premium Irish Vodka, which offered “a lovely creamy mouthfeel with delicate sweetness and cereals”. A Silver medal went to Pur Sang Select. Continue scrolling to peruse our selection of Master medal-winning luxury spirits, perfect for a treat for yourself or for gifting to loved ones.