AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Independent recognition for our Scottish gin and vodka, distilled, bottled and labelled by our family in Clackmannan
New Distillery of the Year 2026
Heart of Scotland Distillery was named New Distillery of the Year 2026 at The Spirits Guide Awards.
The award recognised the performance of our spirits across more than one category, including Gold awards for our Original Dry Gin and Scottish Vodka, together with Bronze recognition for our vodka in the Vodka Martini category.
For us, as a husband and wife team (Andy and Gillian), working together from our family distillery in Clackmannan, this was about more than one bottle. It recognised the quality and consistency of the range we are building from the heart.
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The Spirits Guide Awards - New Distillery of the Year 2026
Named New Distillery of the Year after our gin and vodka range achieved two Gold awards and a Bronze across the 2026 competition.
Our Awards & Recognition
World Gin Awards
Gold 2026
Original London Dry Gin
Our Original London Dry Gin was awarded Gold at the World Gin Awards 2026, placing our independent Scottish distillery alongside respected producers. Distilled, bottled and labelled by us in Clackmannan, it recognises the balance, character and care behind every batch with pride.
The Gin Guide Awards
Gold 2026
Original London Dry Gin
Our Original London Dry Gin was awarded Gold at The Gin Guide Awards 2026, recognising a classic Scottish London Dry style. Built around juniper, citrus, spice and a smooth coastal finish, it reflects the flavour and balance we set out to create.
The Spirits Guide Awards
Gold 2026
Scottish Vodka
Our Salted Premium Scottish Vodka was awarded Gold at The Spirits Guide Awards 2026, recognising its smooth, clean character. Made with Ochil Hills water and finished with Blackthorn Salt, it shows that vodka can be simple, refined and distinctive, with real personality.
IWSC
Bronze 2026
Original London Dry Gin
Our Original London Dry Gin was awarded Bronze at the IWSC 2026 with 87 points, adding further recognition for our flagship gin. In one of the most established drinks competitions, it helps prove that small-batch Scottish spirits can stand proudly on merit.
London Spirits Competition
Silver 2026
Pink Gin
Our Pink Pomegranate & Pink Peppercorn Gin was awarded Silver at the London Spirits Competition 2026, scoring 87 points. Judged on quality, value and packaging, it recognises both the flavour of the spirit and the way it presents on shelf and online
Gin Masters
Silver 2025
Navy Gin
Our Navy Strength Gin was awarded Silver at The Global Gin Masters 2025, recognising its bold flavour and higher-strength character. Created to carry juniper, citrus and spice with presence, it still keeps the smooth, rounded finish people expect from our distillery.
London Spirits Competition
Bronze 2025
Original London Dry Gin
Our Original London Dry Gin earned Bronze at the London Spirits Competition 2025, one of our first major signs of independent recognition. That early result gave us confidence that our distillery in Clackmannan could hold its own with established spirits.
The Spirits Guide
Cocktails - Bronze 2026
Vodka – Martini
Our Salted Premium Scottish Vodka also earned Bronze in the Vodka Martini category at The Spirits Guide Awards 2026. It is a strong result for a spirit designed around clarity and balance, where the vodka itself has nowhere to hide at all.
The Gin Cooperative
Finalists - 2025
Finalists in Five Categories
In our first year, our gins were named finalists across several categories at The Gin Cooperative Awards 2025. Recognition for our classic, navy strength and flavoured Scottish gins helped confirm that the range had real promise from the beginning for our distillery.
Award-Winning Scottish Gin & Vodka Made by Us
London Dry Gin
Our most decorated spirit with Gold at the World Gin Awards 2026, Gold at The Gin Guide Awards 2026, and IWSC Bronze with 87 points.
A classic Scottish London Dry with crisp juniper, vibrant coriander and a smooth coastal lift from Blackthorn Salt.
Scottish Vodka
Our small-batch Scottish Vodka received Gold at The Spirits Guide Awards 2026, together with Bronze recognition when judged in a classic Vodka Martini.
Clean, smooth and balanced, it is distilled by us in Clackmannan using Ochil Hills water and a touch of Blackthorn Salt.
Pink Gin
Our Pink Gin received Silver with 87 points at the London Spirits Competition 2026, together with finalist recognition at The Gin Cooperative Awards.
Floral, gently fruity and warming, with pomegranate, pink peppercorn and hibiscus creating a balanced gin that is full of character without being overly sweet.
Navy Strength Gin
Our bold 57% ABV Navy Strength Gin received Silver at The Gin Masters 2025 and finalist recognition in both the Navy Strength and New Scottish Gin categories.
Full-bodied and juniper-led, it delivers greater intensity while retaining the smoothness and balance we aim for in every spirit.
What These Awards Mean to Us
When we started Heart of Scotland Distillery, all we really wanted to know was whether we could make good spirits ourselves, in our own distillery, that people would genuinely enjoy.
Discover the gin and vodka that have taken our family-run distillery in Clackmannan onto the national and international awards stage.
Explore the range and taste the award-winning Scottish spirits we are proud to make from the heart.
We are still a young distillery, and we are still learning and improving with every run. These awards are not the end goal. They are encouragement to keep going, keep refining and keep making spirits that we are proud to put the Heart of Scotland name on.
Taste Our Award-Winning Scottish Spirits
Discover the gin and vodka that have taken our independent Scottish distillery in Clackmannan onto the national and international awards stage.
Every bottle is distilled, bottled and labelled by us, with the same care and hands-on approach that earned this recognition.
Explore the range and taste the award-winning Scottish spirits we are proud to make from the heart.