Reed & Co. Distillery - Home to Victoria's Champion Gin
- Reed & Co Distillery
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Victoria’s Champion Gin for our NEO New World Gin at the 2025 Australian International Spirits Awards.
NEO, which is made with fresh, local yuzu from Eurobin’s Mountain Yuzu and distilled right here in Bright was named Victoria’s Champion Gin at the awards in Melbourne on July 10, as well as being awarded a Gold Medal and the Trophy for Australia’s Best New World Gin.
This top honour follow's NEO's success as Australia's Best New World Gin in 2023, and cements our reputation as a leader in Australia’s distilling innovation, craftsmanship and quality.
“Winning Victoria’s Champion Gin is a dream come true,” said Hamish Nugent, co-founder and head distiller.
“From sourcing local High Country botanicals for our gin to refining traditional Japanese techniques for our Shochu, every step we take is driven by passion and precision. So to have our spirits recognised as some of Australia’s best is an amazing validation of their quality and the community that supports us.”
In addition to the Champion Gin award, our Koji Spirits Yuzu Chuhai canned cocktail was also named Australia’s Best Ready-to-Serve Cocktail.
“This recognition is about more than a trophy,” said Rachel Reed, co-founder and brand director.
“As a small, regional distillery, this is an absolute labour of love and passion and we’re so grateful to our local growers, our amazing team, and our wonderful community that embraces every new step we take, and every bottle we produce. This award shows that passion, innovation, and quality can compete on any stage.”
Key Award Highlights
Victoria’s Champion Gin – NEO New World Gin
Gold Medal & Trophy for Australia’s Best New Word Gin – NEO Yuzu New World Gin
A new-world dry gin distilled with locally-grown yuzu (a Japanese citrus) from Eurobin’s Mountain Yuzu farm. Previously named Australia’s Best New World Gin, 2023.
Gold Medal & Trophy for Australia’s Best Ready-To-Serve Cocktail – Koji Spirits Yuzu Chuhai
Yuzu Chuhai is a canned Chuhai cocktail featuring Rice Shochu, local yuzu, and soda, blended and served in a 250ml can. Previously named Australia’s Best Ready-To-Drink Cocktail, 2024.
To learn more about, or shop, our award-winning spirits, head to the link below.
