{"id":111564,"date":"2026-04-21T17:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=111564"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:10:32","slug":"tonia-groups-cold-press-gin-triumphs-with-gold-medal-at-european-spirits-challenge-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=111564","title":{"rendered":"Tonia Group\u2019s Cold Press Gin Triumphs with Gold Medal at European Spirits Challenge 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Goa Khabar : <\/strong> In a significant international milestone for Indian craft spirits, <strong>Springfields (India) Distilleries<\/strong>, a unit of the Goa-based <strong>Tonia Group<\/strong>, has been awarded a prestigious <strong>Gold Medal<\/strong> for its flagship <strong>Cold Press Goa Dry Gin<\/strong> at the European Spirits Challenge 2026 held recently in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition, judged by Europe&#8217;s most influential spirits buyers, is regarded as one of the continent\u2019s most authoritative spirits awards, providing a definitive stamp of quality, innovation, and craftsmanship on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation: &#8220;Pressed, Not Just Distilled&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The award-winning gin stands out from traditional London Dry Gins due to its unique, two-step production process that prioritizes botanical integrity over high-heat distillation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low-Temperature Pressing:<\/strong> The distillery utilizes specialized pressing to extract vibrant, clean oils from botanicals. This method captures a sharpness and freshness that is often destroyed by the heat of conventional stills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meticulous Vapor Infusion:<\/strong> This cold-pressed extract is then perfected through vapor infusion with core juniper, star anise, raw citrus, and a selection of secret botanicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a spirit that is &#8220;pressed into being&#8221;\u2014intriguingly crisp, zesty, and utterly pure, capturing the raw essence of its botanical blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Sensory Tribute to the Goan Coastline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing inspiration from Goa\u2019s radiant coastline, the Sequeira family has crafted a spirit that reflects the region\u2019s rich biodiversity and vibrant culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This Gold Medal in London validates our belief that Indian spirits can lead the world in innovation,&#8221; said a spokesperson for the <strong>Tonia Group<\/strong>. &#8220;With Cold Press, we wanted to capture the very essence of the botanicals in their most raw form. This leads to a bright, zesty citrus finish that is smooth, pure, and untouched by high-heat intensity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Springfields (India) Distilleries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in Goa in the late 1990s, Springfields (India) Distilleries is a family-owned enterprise managed by the <strong>Sequeira family<\/strong>. Over the decades, it has established itself as a leading manufacturer and exporter of a diverse portfolio, including gin, rum, whisky, vodka, and brandy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distillery is no stranger to international acclaim; its <strong>Makabi Mazal Spiced Rum<\/strong> has previously secured multiple gold medals. This latest victory for Cold Press Goa Dry Gin further reinforces Goa\u2019s rising status as a premier global hub for world-class craft spirits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goa Khabar : In a significant international milestone for Indian craft spirits, Springfields (India) Distilleries, a unit of the Goa-based Tonia Group, has been awarded a prestigious Gold Medal for its flagship Cold Press Goa Dry Gin at the European Spirits Challenge 2026 held recently in London. 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