Oro Gin strikes silver at San Francisco awards

Dumfriesshire-based Oro Gin Distilling Co, have announced their latest award win following the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019.

The distillery’s signature spirit, Oro Gin, picked up a silver award as part of the internationally-renowned competition.

With over 3,000 entrants, Oro Gin beat off tough competition from across the globe to scoop the coveted silver prize.

In just 18 months since launching, the Oro Gin Distilling Co have taken home nine international awards, cementing Oro Gin’s position as one of the finest dry gins on the market, not only in Scotland but worldwide.

The win at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition comes after Oro Gin and Oro V picked up a host of awards at the World Gin Awards 2019 and the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018.

Ray Clynick Jr, head distiller at Oro Gin, said: ‘It really is an honour to have our gin recognised at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

‘We’re delighted to add the silver award to Oro’s list of accomplishments, along with previous award wins from the World Gin Awards and the International Wine and Spirit Competition. In just a year and a half, Oro Gin has come be known as one of the best gins on the market, and we couldn’t be happier.’

A 70cl bottle of Oro and Oro V Gin are both priced at £38.00 and are available to buy via the Oro website (www.orogin.co.uk) and via online supplier, Master of Malt

A full list of Oro’s award wins is as follows:

• San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 – Silver for Oro Gin

• World Gin Awards 2019 – Silver for Oro Gin in London Dry Gin (UK) category

• World Gin Awards 2019 – Silver for Oro Gin in Best New Launch Design category

• World Gin Awards 2019 – Bronze for Oro Gin in Best Brand Design category

• International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018 – Silver for Oro Gin in London Dry Gin (43%) category

• International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018 – Silver for Oro Gin in Gin & Tonic category

• International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018 – Silver for Oro V in London Dry Gin (43%) category

• International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018 – Bronze for Oro V in Gin & Tonic category

• Lux Life Magazine Food & Drink Awards 2018 – Best Premium Gin Distillery in Scotland

Full results from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition will be released at the end of this month.

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