2023 Judges’ Feedback
Judging took place on 19 May. Recordings were made of the chairman’s overview of the competition and judges’ opinions on the various classes, and are shared below.
Michael Fridjhon
The Gin category overall
Michael Fridjhon
An overview of the Trophy Spirits Show
George Harper
Has the growth in whisky production around the world adversely affected the pre-eminence of Scotch and the volumes sold?
George Harper
How range and choice of Malt styles has impacted blends
Jon Gray
What is gin’s USP in a market where it competes with spirits like Tequila, Rum, Whisky and Vodka
Jérôme Royer
The quality of the SA brandy
Dave Gunns
The benefits to consumers that the same distillery can offer a smorgasbord of styles and flavours
Dave Gunns
Impressions about the rum class judged
Mare-Loe Prinsloo
How discernible are the differences between the different vodkas in a single class?
Andy Watts
What is the role played by grain whisky in the world of Scotch Whisky?
Andy Watts
Is there growth potential for grain whisky?
Kurt Schlechter
What distinguishes South African brandy from Cognac
Kurt Schlechter
What distinguishes South African brandy from Cognac
Carla Weightman
On flavoured gins
Pieter Carter
The craft gin market in South Africa after Covid
