Tauranga’s Clarity Distilling Company continues to impress in the spirits industry, securing a gold medal and the esteemed 'Best in Show by Country' title at the 2024 London Spirits Competition for their Clarity 2023 Gin.

Receiving the highest rating of all spirits in New Zealand at this prestigious competition is an exemplary achievement.

“We have only just turned one year old,” says Clarity Distilling Company director George White.

“Last year one of our gins won best in class at every spirit competition in New Zealand, both gins won gold in Australia and one also won double gold at the largest spirits competition in San Francisco.”

The judging process at the London Spirits Competition goes beyond blind tasting, evaluating factors such as label design, packaging, and storytelling effectiveness.

Clarity Gin excelled in all areas – quality, value, and packaging – impressing a panel of leading spirits buyers, consultants, and experts with extensive commercial buying experience.

Clarity 2023 Gin received a final score of 94 out of 100 across the three categories, further solidifying its status as an exceptional spirit.

Clarity Distilling Company co-founders Stephanie and George White at the NZ Spirits Awards 2023. Photo: Supplied.

This latest accolade adds to the company's impressive track record, reinforcing their commitment to excellence in crafting exceptional spirits.

Founded just a year ago by Stephanie and George White, Clarity Distilling Company has quickly gained recognition for its dedication, passion, and commitment to quality.

Their journey in the industry has been characterized by unwavering dedication to crafting spirits that resonate with both consumers and industry professionals.

“As a small business we are always extremely proud and humbled by these awards.

“The results give us some confidence in our processes and product, and also helps us to establish good market exposure.

Stephanie and George are grateful for the recognition their spirits have received. They are immensely proud to see their craft being acknowledged on a global stage.

They say Clarity Distilling Company's commitment to excellence and innovation shines through in every bottle they produce, reflecting their dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

Over 2000 spirit brands, a record number of entrants from more than 80 countries, ranging from the UK and the US to Croatia and India, vied for medals in this year’s competition.

The top categories by entries were Gin, Rum, Whisky, Liqueurs, Vodka, Brandy, and Tequila. Gin makes up the largest category with 520 gin brands rntered this year.