ALDI gin just won a gold medal

A GIN sold at ALDI just won gold at an international spirits competition — the same medal as a competitor gin that sells for three times the price.

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June 18, 2018 - 6:09PM

ALDI has just won nine international awards for its liquor range.

The German supermarket chain’s Darley’s Gin, available to shoppers for $28.99 (700ml) won gold at the 2018 SIP awards International Spirits Competition, receiving the same medal as a competitor gin that retails for three times the price.

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“As we’ve developed our spirit range over the years, we’ve seen a growing trend in the popularity of white spirits in Australia,” says an ALDI spokeswoman.

“Our Darley’s Gin offers shoppers a refreshing, balanced and classic style gin and is the perfect base product to use for any quality martini or gin and tonic.”

Darley's gin from ALDI has just scored a Gold medal.

The SIP Awards, in their 10th year, are the only annual international spirits competition with consumer only judges. Products are judged through blind taste tests — levelling the playing field for established brands and newcomers alike. The awards provide brands with a rare opportunity to receive unbiased consumer feedback.

“The SIP Awards are a fantastic opportunity for us to put our spirits in front of our most important critic — the consumer,” said Paul Handley, Liquor Buying Director at ALDI Australia.

The supermarket’s Highland Black 8 Year Old Blended Scotch whisky also celebrated yet another top shelf win, taking home Platinum at this year’s SIP Awards.

The 700ml bottle of whisky for $34.99 has previously won a number of other awards including Double Gold at the 2017 Melbourne International Spirits Challenge, as well as the best-in-class Masters award at both the 2014 and 2016 Scotch whisky Masters.