A local gin producer has stolen the show on an international stage, taking out a stack of prestigious honours at the 2025 World Drinks Awards in London.
Adelaide’s own Prohibition Liquor Co. has gone up against some of the world’s finest drink makers to be named Brand Innovator of the Year, at a ceremony in London’s West End at the iconic Waldorf Hilton.
The South Australian brand didn’t just take home one trophy, it brought home a hefty haul. Their Bootleg Coffee Liqueur won World’s Best Coffee Liqueur for the second year in a row, and their Hazelnut & Macadamia Liqueur was named the World’s Best Nut Liqueur. Their famous colour-changing Moonlight Gin was also named among the winners, crowned Country Winner for Australia.
Prohibition was also highly commended for both Distiller of the Year and Craft Producer of the Year.
“It’s an incredible honour to once again be recognised on the world stage—it reminds us why we do what we do. We entered these awards to benchmark ourselves against the best, and every medal is a testament to the heart of our small team and every single person who has invested in us,” shared Prohibition founder and CEO Adam Carpenter.
“We’re proud to have been the most awarded distillery in the room in London this year. To receive more recognition than any of our peers was a real milestone moment. Huge congratulations to our distiller Hugh and the entire team—this is a testament to their relentless pursuit of quality.”
The glitzy London awards ceremony celebrated the world’s best booze with live entertainment, a three-course dinner and of course top-notch drinks, all in London’s historic Palm Court. But the real magic, as Head Distiller Hugh Lumsden points out, happens back home.
“It’s incredibly validating to be acknowledged not only for the taste and quality of our spirits but also for the innovation that defines our approach to distilling. From bold native botanicals to modern production methods, we’re proud to represent Australia on the world stage,” shared Hugh.
Presented by TheDrinksReport.com, the World Drinks Awards shine a spotlight on the finest spirits from around the globe. Celebrating excellence across all internationally recognised styles, these awards don’t just crown the best in the business, they help showcase them to the world.
Prohibition went up against global talent from all corners of the globe. The prestigious World Drinks Awards continue to get bigger and bigger, and more competitive, each year. Awards Director Anita Ujszaszi shared, “With more and more products entered each year, from dozens of countries, it’s clear the scope of the global drinks market is forever on the rise. A huge thanks to our winners, judges, and everyone involved.”
If you’re keen to try some of these world-class spirits, you can sample the award-winning lineup at Prohibition’s Gilbert Street Distillery in the city or at their Seppeltsfield tasting room in the Barossa, or even shop online through their website.
Moonlight Gin $99
Moonlight Gin is an homage to all things flourishing under the cover of darkness. A dance of flavour, florals and aromas, watch the colour-shift explode with luminescence when mixed. This bootlegger’s bouquet combines cold distilled pink lady apple with native blood limes and rare red juniper. Black goji, clove and hibiscus tease the mid palate, sandalwood nut provides mouthfeel while honeybush gives length. Buy now.
Hazelnut and Macadamia Liqueur $59
Discover Bootleg Craft Spirit’s limited-run Hazelnut and Macadamia Liqueur. Packed with freshly roasted hazelnuts and creamy macadamias, this liqueur is enlivened by wattleseed, vanilla, cacao, coffee, orange zest, barrel-aged gin, brandy, and a touch of local honey. Buy now.
Coffee Liqueur $59
Awaken your senses to Bootleg Craft Spirit’s Coffee Liqueur. Daring and bold – specialty beans hailing from Columbia and Ethiopia are sent into the heart of the Adelaide CBD, roasted at Soho Coffee, and steeped at the Gilbert Street distillery. Rich, dark, and velvety, coffee that’s brewed cold & bottled bold. Bootleg Coffee Liqueur celebrates Australia’s famous caffeine culture, well into the night. Buy now.
Prohibition Liquor Co.
Where: 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000 and 760 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield SA 5355
When: Gilbert St Wed and Thurs 11:30am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm Barossa 11am to 4:30pm daily
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