The wait is over as the finalists for the 2026 Scottish Gin Awards are officially revealed, celebrating the outstanding producers, products and people of Scotland’s Gin Industry.
Following an extensive judging process, this year’s finalists represent an exciting cross-section of Scotland’s gin sector, from established names to innovative independent producers, showcasing the quality, creativity and ambition across the industry.
The Scottish Gin Awards recognise excellence across both taste and business categories, providing an important platform to celebrate the achievements of Scotland’s gin producers and the exceptional spirits they create.
The winners will be announced on Wednesday 7th October 2026 during the 4th Annual Scottish Distillers Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central.
This year, the Scottish Gin Awards will be presented alongside the Scottish Rum Awards, bringing two of Scotland’s exciting spirits categories together as part of a packed day dedicated to Scotland’s distilling industry.
Throughout the day, delegates will hear from some of the industry’s leading voices as they explore the opportunities, challenges and trends shaping the future of distilling.
The programme includes keynote speaker Steven Kersley, Chief Executive Officer of Eden Mill, as well as sessions examining the state of the distilling industry, strategies that sell, flavour innovation, distillery tourism and the future of Scotland’s spirits sector.
Combining industry insight, networking and celebration, the Scottish Distillers Conference provides a unique opportunity for producers, suppliers and professionals from across the sector to come together under one roof.
Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. We look forward to celebrating with you in Glasgow this October.
Join Us in Glasgow
Wednesday 7th October 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central
Join the Scottish distilling industry for a day of insight, discussion, networking and celebration at the 4th Annual Scottish Distillers Conference.
Book your tickets and be there as the 2026 Scottish Gin Awards winners are revealed.
Full List of Finalists:
Business Categories
Gin Tourism Destination of the Year - Sponsored by Macfarlane Labels
Eden Mill St. Andrews Distillery
Isle of Tiree Distillery
Kinrara Distillery
Scottish Distillery of the Year- Sponsored by Rankin Brothers & Sons
Winner to be announced at the Scottish Distillers Conference
London Dry Gin of the Year - Sponsored by Kimia
Fidra Gin – Fidra Gin
Heart of Scotland distillery – Heart of Scotland
Galloway Distillery - Hills & Harbour Scottish Dry Gin
Galloway Distillery – The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin
Kinrara Distillery - Juniper Artist Edition
Knockhill Distillery - Knockhill Gin - Fife Dry
Loch Lomond Group - Ben Lomond Scottish Gin
NB Distillery - North Berwick - NB Classic Dry Gin
Old Back Row - Old Back Row Gin
The Wildings Distillery - The Citrologist London Dry Gin
The Wildings Distillery - The Citrologist Navy Strength Gin
Distilled Gin of the Year - Sponsored by HeyIt
Fidra Gin - Fidra Gin
Isle of Tiree Distillery - Tyree Gin
Knockhill Distillery - Knockhill Gin – Original
NB Distillery - 1832 Summer Gin - Cherry Blossom / Plum / Raspberry / Lime
Orkney Gin Company - Sule Skerry by Orkney Gin Company
The Wildings Distillery - The Citrologist Scottish Dry Gin
Herb & Spice Gin of the Year
Ice and Fire Distillery - Crofters Tears Gin
Isle of Tiree Distillery - Tyree Spiced Gin
Kinrara Distillery – Caper - Artist Edition
Kinrara Distillery – Oaked Spice - Distiller Edition
Knockhill Distillery - Knockhill Gin - Wild Scottish Cranberry
Orkney Gin Company - K-Ola Old Tom Botanical Gin Elixir
Citrus Gin of the Year
Isle of Tiree Distillery - Tyree Citrus Gin
Kinrara Distillery - Struan - Artist Edition
South Loch Gin Distillery – South Loch Pink Grapefruit Citrus Gin
South Loch Gin Distillery – South Loch Scottish Dry Gin
South Loch Gin Distillery – South Loch Storm Strength Gin
The Wildings Distillery – The Citrologist Key Lime Gin
The Wildings Distillery - The Citrologist Special Edition Amalfi Lemon Gin
Pink Gin of the Year - Sponsored by Rankin Brothers & Sons
Diamonde Blush Gin – Diamonde Premium Blush Gin
Ice and Fire Distillery - Pinkys Promise
Isle of Tiree Distillery - Hebridean Pink Gin
Knockhill Distillery - Knockhill Gin - Pink Berry
South Loch Gin Distillery - South Loch Gin Black Raspberry Old Tom
South Loch Gin Distillery - South Loch Rhubarb New Tom