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Made in Cayman: Blue Iguana Gin
Despite being relatively new on the scene, Grand Cayman Distillery has already produced two award-winning gins – NYISC gold medal winner Zeus Gin and Blue Iguana Gin, which won bronze at the same awards, and from which a portion of proceeds go to Blue Iguana Conservation, a preservation programme run by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.
Zeus’ win in New York was especially noteworthy.
“We won alongside companies like Aviation and Empress Gin,” says Moises proudly. “This kind of win from such a young company is unheard of. I’m fully confident in my ability to create top quality spirits but bringing home the gold for Cayman in our first competition, especially of that calibre, was mind blowing.”
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Gin of the Gods
When Zeus Gin won gold at the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), it was the culmination of years of dedication by CEO Moises Sevilla.
And the accolade was testament to the passion he has for his craft, and the sacrifices made to pursue his dream.
While previously working at a local distillery as retail manager, Moises’ interest in the age old process of alcohol production was piqued.
“After a while I fell in love with the art of distillation,” he says. “I started buying books on the subject, watching every video and reading every forum I could find.”
Once he felt comfortable, Moises convinced the owners to let him use a small test still (the apparatus used to distill liquid) which was collecting dust in a corner.
