STRANGE NATURE ACCOLADES
Strange Nature Gin has rapidly become one of New Zealand's most decorated spirits, most notably earning a Gold Outstanding medal and a near-perfect score of 98/100 at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), where it was ranked among the top 2% of spirits globally.
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION
NEW ZEALAND SPIRIT AWARDS
LOS ANGELES SPIRITS AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION
Widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected global spirit competitions, the IWSC attracts more than 4000 spirit entries from leading distilleries across the globe.
In a field this competitive, in 2024 Strange Nature Gin didn’t just stand out, we ranked among the highest scoring gins of the entire competition, earning a 98/100.
Gold Outstanding and being judged the Best Contemporary Gin of the year. Then again in 2025 Strange Nature Gin secured a further impressive accolade with 95/100 and a gold medal.
NEW ZEALAND SPIRIT AWARDS
Best Contemporary Gin 2024
Best Packaging 2023
Best Innovation 2022
Closer to home, Strange Nature achieved something few New Zealand distilleries have: securing the highest possible accolade in every category we are eligible to enter at the New Zealand Spirits Awards.
This clean sweep across innovation, design and spirit quality reflects the brands diversity – Originality, beautifully executed and world class flavour profile.
No matter the category, Strange Nature continues to redefine what New Zealand gin can achieve.
