Prince\u2019s Golf Club have announced that its exclusive Smugglers Landing Gin has been awarded the title of Best in England \u2013 Matured Gin at the 2025 World Gin Awards.<\/p>\n
Crafted in partnership with a local Kent-based distillery, the gin was created to mark the opening of the club\u2019s coastal-inspired golf hole,\u00a0Smugglers Landing.<\/p>\n
This limited-edition release has not only been a hit with members and guests but has now earned national acclaim within one of the spirits industry\u2019s most respected global awards programmes.<\/p>\n
The concept behind the gin was born from a conversation between the club and the distiller, inspired by the smuggling heritage associated with the coastline surrounding Prince\u2019s.<\/p>\n
The gin was aged in a Gamecock rum barrel, previously used to mature the distiller\u2019s award-winning premium rum.<\/p>\n
Originally intended to rest for just three months due to the delicacy of gin, the spirit was ultimately aged for longer as the flavours continued to evolve. The result was a gin of unexpected complexity and balance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis one turned out to be something really special,\u201d said Jon Mills, Director at Canterbury Brewers \u00a0and Distillers. \u201cI\u2019m not someone who usually drinks gin neat, but this one \u2013 with the richness from the rum barrel \u2013 I happily do.<\/p>\n
We made it exclusively for Prince\u2019s, and it turns out we made the best in England.\u201d<\/p>\n
The botanical blend behind Smugglers Landing Gin includes sea buckthorn, a native plant that grows wild on the Prince\u2019s course, offering a true connection to its surroundings.<\/p>\n
Other botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, ginger, and a touch of pepper, lending the gin its smooth, distinctive flavour profile.<\/p>\n
Prince\u2019s Gin \u2013 and the Smugglers Landing edition \u2013 whilst not commercially available can still be purchased from the Pro Shop at Prince\u2019s Golf Club.<\/p>\n
This custom approach adds to the product\u2019s uniqueness and further enhances the premium experience offered at Prince\u2019s.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a wonderful result and a testament to what can be achieved through collaboration and creativity,\u201d said Robert McGuirk, General Manager at Prince\u2019s Golf Club. \u201cOur gin reflects the spirit of the club \u2013 distinctive, proudly local, and of the highest quality. We\u2019re proud to share it with our members and guests.\u201d<\/p>\n
The distillery has enjoyed wide-ranging success in 2024, receiving accolades in every major spirit category it produces \u2013 gin, whisky, rum, and vodka.<\/p>\n
For Prince\u2019s, this award further reflects the club\u2019s ongoing commitment to offering unique, premium experiences both on and off the course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Prince\u2019s Golf Club have announced that its exclusive Smugglers Landing Gin has been awarded the title of Best in England \u2013 Matured Gin at the 2025 World Gin Awards. Crafted in partnership with a local Kent-based distillery, the gin was created to mark the opening of the club\u2019s coastal-inspired golf hole,\u00a0Smugglers Landing. This limited-edition release has not only been a hit with members and guests but has now earned national acclaim within one of the spirits industry\u2019s most respected global […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":30057,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[445,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-golf-news"],"yoast_head":"\n