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International recognition for our remote solar powered distillery on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, and history in the making, literally!

Madame Distiller Ltd, aka Andi Ross, the maker of Island Gin, has been shortlisted for the IWSC International Gin Producer Trophy in London.

The first New Zealand gin producer ever shortlisted.

This is not an award for one gin. It is recognition of our whole range, our sustainable distillery, and everything we have built here on the island. As the IWSC puts it, these trophies “go beyond the performance of an individual spirit” and recognise strength across an entire portfolio.

Island Gin Original and Island Gin Navy Strength both won Gold. Orange and Mānuka Bush Honey Gin also received a medal.

We are beyond proud. Fingers crossed for November 24. 

📷 @jackiemeiring
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Posted On: September 22nd 2026, 01:03 am
International recognition for our remote solar powered distillery on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, and history in the making, literally!

Madame Distiller Ltd, aka Andi Ross, the maker of Island Gin, has been shortlisted for the IWSC International Gin Producer Trophy in London.

The first New Zealand gin producer ever shortlisted.

This is not an award for one gin. It is recognition of our whole range, our sustainable distillery, and everything we have built here on the island. As the IWSC puts it, these trophies “go beyond the performance of an individual spirit” and recognise strength across an entire portfolio.

Island Gin Original and Island Gin Navy Strength both won Gold. Orange and Mānuka Bush Honey Gin also received a medal.

We are beyond proud. Fingers crossed for November 24.

📷 @jackiemeiring
Comments (63)
proof.creative 11 days ago

proof.creative

@islandgin - Huge congratulations on the IWSC shortlist! 👏 Brilliant to see a distillery from Aotea getting this international recognition.

georginabankswriter 19 days ago

georginabankswriter

Woo hoo 🔥🔥🔥

jojolamor 19 days ago

jojolamor

Amazing Andi! Well deserved! 👏👏👏

helen.oloughlin_ 22 days ago

helen.oloughlin_

Wow Andy Island Gin goes International ! What a fitting accolade -go girl !

theiwsc 23 days ago

theiwsc

Congratulations, Andi and the Island Gin team! Two Gold medals and a place on the International Gin Producer Trophy shortlist are wonderful recognition for what you’ve built on Great Barrier Island. 👏

imacuisine 23 days ago

imacuisine

So amazing you are a superstar

fionaprescott123 23 days ago

fionaprescott123

Why wouldn’t you be, such an amazing gin and distillery. Finger crossed 🤞

dunedincraftdistillers 23 days ago

dunedincraftdistillers

Wow!! Brilliant work Andi and so well deserved. Cheers!!

islandcoffeewaiheke 23 days ago

islandcoffeewaiheke

Awesome 🤩

oranjekiwi 23 days ago

oranjekiwi

Woopwoop Andi. Show them the rock rocks! ✨️

darwentann 24 days ago

darwentann

Well done you! Amazing stuff. Big congrats 🥳

laurafayerman 24 days ago

laurafayerman

Amazing congrats! 🙌 x

sallycoggle 24 days ago

sallycoggle

WOW. So happy for you Andi, so much love has gone into your amazing Gin. So deserved, congratulations ♥️♥️

odetterosss 24 days ago

odetterosss

Go Andi!! 🤩Amazing!

trinityross_ 24 days ago

trinityross_

Yesss!! 🔥🔥😍😍

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