Short List Special Awards 2023

In addition to the awards for the best spirits submitted, Craft Spirits Berlin presents special awards once a year for outstanding achievements in the field of handcrafted spirits. The special prizes recognise products, producers, personalities, inventions and developments that advance the technology, culture, communication and perception of craft spirits. We are pleased to announce the nominees for the Craft Spirits Berlin Special Awards 2023:

Female Craft Distiller of the Year 2023

Lisa-Maria Holzmann, Glaserhof, Gnadenwald (A)
Ina Kirschner-Backert, Gebranntes Glück, Marktrodach (D)
Nienke Oostra, Filosoof Genever, Beverstedt (D)

Young Craft Distiller of the Year 2023

Mario Garcia Jarquin, Neta, Miahuatlán (MEX)
Tomáš Grič, Grič Distillery, Brezovička (SK)
Mats Hoogenbosch, Chello Limoncello, Schagen (NL)

Craft Spirits Newcomer of the Year 2023

Jo Dunkel, Edition Dunkel, Riehen (CH)
Benoit Garcia, Bows Distillerie, Laure-Minervois (F)
Ingrid Hopfinger, Keltengeist, Malching (D)

Outstanding Innovation 2023

Cazottes Liqueur de Tomates, Villeneuve sur Vère (F)
Der Oken Edelbrand aus Eicheln, Sittensen (D)
Katrin Schray, Schrays Distillery, Baiersbronn-Schönmünzach (D)

Best in Tradition 2023

Distilleria Gualco, Silvano D’Orba (I)
Enzian-Forschungsprojekt, Landwirtschaftskammer Tirol (A) & Universität Hohenheim (D)
Sasse Feinbrennerei, Schöppingen (D)