Blackmill Distillery® wins gold medal at the prestigious Concours International de Lyon

Blackmill Distillery is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Gold Medal at this year's Concours International de Lyon - an important international accolade that confirms the quality and excellence of our spirits.

The Concours International de Lyon, considered one of the most prestigious international wine, beer and spirits competitions, attracts thousands of samples from all over the world to Lyon every year. In 2026, more than 10,000 samples from 58 countries were judged, confirming its global reach and the high level of expertise of the judging.

As a city with an exceptional gastronomic tradition, Lyon offers a unique character and international visibility to the competition, which is held in collaboration with a number of renowned partners and under the strict professional standards of an international jury.

A proud moment for our distillery

Receiving the Gold Medal confirms our commitment to world-class distilling, continuous improvement and respect for tradition. It is an important milestone, proving once again that even boutique Slovenian distilleries can compete on an equal footing with the world's best producers.

Thank you for your support

We are grateful to all of you who follow us, support us and believe in our story. Your support allows us to continue creating authentic, handcrafted spirits of the highest quality.

We look forward to future challenges, new spirits and the opportunity to proudly represent our region and Slovenian brandy on the international stage.