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Created in partnership with The Glasgow Distillery, the Aquine bottle features a unicorn design - inspired by Scotland’s national animal.
Full-bodied with a fruity finish, the gin is made with Scottish water and botanicals such as juniper, angelica root and rosehip, and has proved popular with consumers since its launch last year thanks to its taste and budget-friendly price tag.
Paul McQuade, Head of Buying for Scotland said: "Receiving such an outstanding award from the prestigious Gin Masters is testament to our commitment to offering the highest quality spirits at great prices.
“With the continued demand for Scottish craft gin, creating Aquine was a natural next step for Lidl and we have had a fantastic response from consumers and critics alike.”
Bottled at 41.5% ABV, Aquine is part of the permanent gin range in Scotland and is available to purchase for just £19.99.
The Gin Masters competition has been going for ten years and each category is judged by bartenders, spirits journalists, and spirits educators during a series of blind-tastings.
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