Gin win back to its Roots

PAULA HULBURT paula@topsouthmedia.co.nz

A Marlborough made gin has taken out a top honour after being named the best of its kind in the world.

Roots Dry Gin, made in Rapuara at Elemental Distillers, was awarded the Best London Dry Gin Trophy at the 2023 World Gin Awards in London on Friday. Held at the famous Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London, the glitzy awards ceremony attracted entrants from across the globe. Roots Dry Gin co-founder Ben Leggett was in London for the special win.

Posting online after the big win, a delighted Ben said the win was for all those who had helped put the small distillery on the map. “So, this is a win for all of you as well because you’re as much as part of this brand as the rest of us and of course to all of the Kiwis who are doing some amazing stuff in the spirits’ industry.”

“I just wanted to put a shout-out to all the people...who’ve been a massive part of our story, our de-