Knockeen Hills also produces Elderflower Gin & Irish Poteen also with G.I. Spirit Status protection from the EU.

Awards

IWSC Silver 2009 BTI 2011 Gold Medal logo

Knockeen Hills commenced production of its super-premium 'London Cut' Heather Gin 47.3% abv. in 2009, and was entered into the International Wine and Spirit Competition of the same year. It scored 81.4 marks in the category London Dry Gins 47%+ abv. and was awarded a1 silver medal.

In 2009 the I.W.S.C. annual competition saw only three London Dry Gin brands awarded Silver medals in the 47.3% category, which are listed below. This award required a score of between 80.00 and 90 points. No awards were made in the Bronze Category, which required a score of between 75.00 - 80.00 points.

In 2011, The Beverage Tasting Institute of the USA awarded a Gold Medal to Knockeen Hills, Heather London Dry Gin.

I.W.S.C. Competition Results.

2009

Silver Medals

  • Finsbury Platinum Gin. 47%.abv
  • Knockeen Hills Heather Gin. 47.3%. abv
  • Tanqueray No. Ten. 47.3%. abv.

2008

Silver Medals

  • Tanqueray No. Ten. 47.3% abv.
  • The London Gin. 47% abv.

2007

Silver Medals

  • Tanqueray No. Ten. 47.3% abv.
  • The London Gin.  47% abv.