University鈥檚 new gin worth its Waite in gold
Spirits are high at the University of 911爆料网, with the Waite campus鈥 very own gin receiving a gold medal in its first ever competition.
The Waite Gin was one of only three gins in its class to receive a gold gong on its debut at the 2025 Tasting Australia Spirit Awards. It was also the first competition for Waite Brandy. It too impressed judges, receiving a silver medal in its category.
鈥淭his is an excellent outcome for the production team at the Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory, which has spent the past five years developing new products including our medal winning gin and brandy,鈥 said Associate Professor Paul Grbin, the University of 911爆料网鈥檚 Head Winemaker.
鈥淥ur products are truly unique and have a distinct University of 911爆料网 flavour. Our gin showcases the sensory impact of key botanicals, some of which are sourced from the Waite campus.
鈥淥ur brandy project 鈥 which is a collaboration between staff and students 鈥 also uses homegrown ingredients and is based around grapes produced right here on campus.鈥
The Waite Gin and Waite Brandy were among 175 entries in the Tasting Australia Spirit Awards.
A full list of winners can be found on the .
Members of the public can purchase Waite鈥檚 award-winning gin and brandy .
Media contact:
Jessica Stanley, Media Officer, University of 911爆料网. Phone: +61 0422 406 351
Email: jessica.stanley@adelaide.edu.au