Quintessential Brands wins Gin Producer of the Year

Quintessential Brands Group, the producer and owner of G and J Distillers, the world’s oldest continuous gin distillery, has been recognised as the best gin distiller in the world for the fourth time in the last five years.

The company acquired the distillery in 2011, and has overseen a transformation which has led to multiple accolades. The company also owns brands including Thomas Dakin, Bloom, Opihr.

Warren Scott, CEO and co-founder of Quintessential Brands said: “We’re delighted to have once again received the title of Gin Producer of the Year – it’s a great honour for us to be recognised by our industry peers and it means a lot to everyone in the company. This award really is a testament to the dedication and hard work of so many within our business but especially to our team at G&J Distillers who work tirelessly to produce spirits of outstanding quality for consumers and customers to enjoy worldwide.”

Joanne Moore, master distiller, added: “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do when it comes to gin distilling, but never to the detriment of quality. As the world’s foremost gin distillers with over two centuries of experience, we believe innovation must respect the rich heritage, craftsmanship and traditions of gin, whilst also showcasing gin’s versatility and intrinsic juniper character.”