Two Cuckoo Gins Named Winners in The Gin Guide Awards 2025

Recognition for Cuckoo Supernova and Cuckoo Solace Gins in Prestigious Global
Competition

Brindle Distillery is proud to announce that not one, but two of our Cuckoo Gins have been named Winners at The Gin Guide Awards 2025, the world’s largest dedicated gin competition. Out of hundreds of entries from 32 countries, Cuckoo Supernova Gin has once again triumphed in the Flavoured Gin category, reclaiming its title after first winning in 2022. Meanwhile, Cuckoo Solace Gin has been announced as a winner in the highly competitive Contemporary Gin (up to 42% abv) category.

These awards are a testament to the craftsmanship, passion, and innovation that go into every bottle that we produce at Brindle Distillery. Selected through a rigorous blind tasting by a panel of esteemed gin experts, these wins reflect not only the exceptional quality of our gins, but also the continued support from our loyal Cuckoo community.

To our supporters, customers, and stockists — thank you. This recognition belongs to all of us.

About the Award-Winning Gins

Cuckoo Supernova Gin is a bold and punchy citrus gin infused with natural grapefruit and pomelo flavours. It’s the ultimate citrus explosion – refreshing, zesty, and unashamedly vibrant. Ideal with Indian tonic, or in a grapefruit-forward cocktail like our best-selling Supernova Spritz. Supernova is a true celebration of flavour.

Cuckoo Solace Gin is a smooth, juniper-rich contemporary gin inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean. With soothing, mellow aromas, it combines home-grown rosemary and lemon thyme with Nocellara and Cuquillo olives, vibrant lemon and fresh grapefruit, and a blend of classic botanicals including liquorice, cassia, and cardamom.

Solace is the perfect savoury tipple, herbaceous, citrus-forward and comforting — a gin with purpose and depth.

A Word from the Team

“To be recognised again by The Gin Guide Awards — and for two of our gins to be named Winners — is a massive honour,” said Mark Long, Master Distiller at Brindle Distillery. “We’ve always believed in creating honest, handcrafted spirits with character and soul. To receive this recognition is a true honour and reinforces the care and love that goes into every drop.”
The Gin Guide Awards are renowned for their independence and credibility, with a judging process that focuses solely on the spirit itself — not the branding or marketing.

With such exclusivity in each category, a win signifies true excellence in craft.

You can find the full list of 2025 Winners on The Gin Guide website:
https://www.theginguide.com/2025-winners.html

Join the Celebration
Whether you’re a long-time fan or yet to experience Cuckoo Gin, now is the perfect time to discover what makes us stand out. Our award-winning gins are available to buy directly from our website or at selected retailers across the UK. https://brindledistillery.co.uk

Cheers to the next chapter — and thank you for being part of our journey