Tonia Group’s Cold Press Gin Triumphs with Gold Medal at European Spirits Challenge 2026
4th April 2026: Goa, Springfields (India) Distilleries, a proud unit of the Tonia Group based in the heart of Goa and the multi-generational Sequeira family, has achieved a significant international milestone with its flagship Cold Press Goa Dry Gin being awarded a prestigious Gold Medal at the European Spirits Challenge 2026 held in London recently.
Drawing inspiration from Goa’s coastline, Springfields (India) Distilleries by the Sequeira family has crafted a spirit that reflects the region’s vibrant natural character and artisanal heritage, along Goa’s radiant coastline, where sunlit sands melt into the gentle rhythm of the Arabian Sea and coconut palms whisper in the breeze, nature unfolds in a tapestry of quiet beauty, rich biodiversity, and holiday spirits.
Judged by Europe’s most influential spirits buyers, the European Spirits Challenge is regarded as one of the continent’s most important spirits competitions, making this Gold Medal a definitive stamp of quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.
It is Pressed not just Distilled: while the traditional gin world often relies on heat and vapour, Cold Press Gin was born from a relentless pursuit of uncompromised botanical integrity. The secret to its success lies in a unique, two-step process that sets it apart from standard London Dry Gins:
- Low-Temperature Pressing: The distillery uses specialized pressing to gently extract vibrant, clean oils from botanicals, capturing a sharpness and freshness that heat often destroys.
- Meticulous Vapour Infusion: This cold-pressed extract is then perfected through vapour infusion with core juniper, star anise, raw citrus, and a selection of secret botanicals.
The result is a gin that is literally “pressed into being” intriguingly crisp, zesty, and utterly pure, each bottle has entrapped within it the vibrant spirit of botanicals all in a bottle.
“This Gold Medal in London validates our belief that Indian spirits can lead the world in innovation,” said a spokesperson for the Goa based, Tonia Group. “With Cold Press, we didn’t just want to make another gin; We wanted to capture the very essence of the botanicals in their most raw, vibrant form. Cold Press Goa Dry Gin invites you on a vibrant sensory journey. The nose opens with a lively, fresh bouquet of botanicals, while the palate reveals a crisp interplay of juniper and warming star anise. This leads to a bright, zesty citrus finish smooth, pure, and untouched by the intensity of conventional high-heat distillation.”
About Springfields (India) Distilleries:
Founded in Goa, since the late 1990s, Springfields (India) Distilleries is a family-owned enterprise by the Sequeira family. Over the years, the company has established itself as a leading manufacturer and exporter of a diverse portfolio of spirits including gin, rum, whisky, vodka, and brandy, catering to both domestic and international markets. It has won many medals including a few golds for their Makabi Mazal Spiced Rum. Springfields (India) Distilleries is known for its consistent quality, customer-centric approach, and global outlook, the distillery continues to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, reinforcing Goa’s position as a rising hub for world-class craft spirits.
Contact: Springfields (India) Distilleries Customer Care: +91-9011019412 Website: www.tonia.co.in
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