The International Spirits Challenge stands as a distinguished competition, boasting a panel of expert judges with discerning palates. Entries are evaluated based on various criteria, including taste, quality, innovation, and overall presentation. Kells Gin not only surpassed these benchmarks but captivated the judges with its extraordinary flavour profile, unparalleled craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

A lockdown project with the assistance of Listoke Distillery, Kells Gin is the brainchild of brother and sister duo, Vincent and Olivia Duff in Kells Co Meath. It was officially launched to the market in November 2021 and has since won three international awards. Kells Gin originated in Kells Co Meath famously known as the Monastic Capital of Medieval Ireland. Kells Gin took inspiration from Colmcille’s monks who were not just accomplished scholars and scribes, but also master brewers and distillers.

“We are thrilled to be awarded the Double Gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge," Vincent Duff director at Kells Gin. ". Receiving gold at the world’s most scrupulous blind-tasting process by their expert panel of world-renowned judges is an incredible achievement and one we don’t take lightly. We extend our gratitude to our wonderful team and loyal customers who have supported us on this incredible journey and can't wait for the next steps Kells Gin will take internationally.

The Double Gold medal adds to the illustrious collection of accolades that Kells Gin has amassed, cementing its position as a leading player in the global spirits industry. With this significant recognition at the International Spirits Challenge, Kells Gin is poised to reach new heights and continue to hold its gaze on the international market.

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After only one year on the market, Kells Gin has landed a major global award scooping Gold at the Global Gin Masters 2022 in the UK.

The much respected Gin Masters Awards, hosted in London received entries from a staggering 91 Countries in a range of categories on a global stage. Chaired by ‘The Spirits Business’ and a panel of leading international spirits specialists, the spirits are judged in a blind tasting environment and criticized to the highest level. To receive any type of recognition is always commendable but to attain Gold from the single entry made by Kells Gin really speaks volumes of the quality and uniqueness of this new to market product.

A lockdown project with the assistance of Listoke Distillery, Kells Gin is the brain child of brother and sister duo, Vincent and Olivia Duff in Kells. It was officially launched to the market in November 2021. Much time and consideration was invested into the range of botanicals, local ingredients and citrus led notes that give Kells Gin it’s unique traits as a premium bespoke craft gin.

Introduced initially as the signature house pour at the family run Headfort Arms Hotel, the brand has been warmly received by locals and visitors alike. The Gin has also caught the attention of many diaspora abroad. According to director Olivia Duff ‘In a crowded craft gin market, it was critical to gather the imagination of those who were looking for a really quality gin experience, this is where we have pitched Kells’. On the back of demand, this Summer saw the introduction of a ‘Kells Pink Gin’, offering a more floral and fruit lead version of the signature success.

“We were over the moon with this accolade,” said Vincent Duff, Director of Kells Gin. “It’s great to know that our vision for our beloved Kells brand has been recognised with a gold seal of approval by The Spirits Business, we knew we had something unique and special but this award will give us the confidence to push it further globally now’

This award now sets Kells Gin’s sights on the global stage and the next move for this new product will be widely anticipated.