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References
- ↑ "The World Gin Awards 2014".
- ↑ "The World Gin Awards 2014".
- ↑ "Spirit Details: Gilpin's Westmorland Extra Dry Gin". Iwsc.Net. 2011-07-04. Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ↑ Gin Masters 2011 awards [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ "International Spirits Challenge". International Spirits Challenge. 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ↑ "Silver Medal Winners". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ↑ http://www.ipo.gov.uk/t-find-number?detailesrequested=C&trademark=E9616558 (no trademark found)
