PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hungarian gin won prestigious award at Gastro Oscar in London

Zsolnay gin, the result of a joint venture between the world-famous Zsolnay porcelain manufacturer and Búzavirág gin, has achieved an outstanding rating. It received two gold stars at the Great Taste Awards in London.

Prestigious recognition

Turizmus.com wrote that this was the first time the Hungarian Zsolnay gin was presented in front of an international jury of 400 professionals. The drink was blind tasted, thus the stunning appearance of the product did not influence the board’s decision. Therefore, both partners are equally proud of the amazing result. Péter Bárány, the founder of Búzavirág gin, said:

We are immensely pleased with the result, as we thought that the flavour – influenced by the spices inherent in Mecsek – would be most suited to Hungarians’ tastes, but it turns out it is also well-received internationally.

According to the Zsolnay Búzavirág Gin’s website, the main characteristics of the beverage are chamomile, wild ginger, lemon peel and orange peel. The taste was inspired by the spices found in Mecsek, a mountain range in southern Hungary. The gin has floral citrusy notes, and it is recommended to be paired with Indian tonic or tonic water.

The brand

The Búzavirág brand has been around for years in Hungary, making their handmade gin one of the best-known in the country. The gin comes with a modern flavour, a successful marriage of 24 components. The original Búzavirág Gin has a vibrant blue colour, which mirrors the hues of the cornflower blossoms. As the manufacturers revealed, home-grown wildflowers, among other natural ingredients, dominate the unique taste of their product. The most significant ingredients of the gin are juniper berry, linden blossom, acacia, orange blossom, allspice and peppermint.