With a mission to create the world’s finest London Dry Gin, gin pioneer Sipsmith opened its doors in London in 2009, marking a significant milestone: the first traditional copper-pot distillery to open in the original gin city since 1820. The brand successfully revived authentic London Dry Gin the way it used to be made, but with a modern, distinctive flair you can savour in every sip.

Since then, the brand’s beautifully balanced gin has taken the mixology world by storm, winning multiple awards and finding its rightful place in bars in over 50 countries.

In 2020, Sipsmith joined forces with Wimbledon, becoming the Championship’s first official gin partner. Both steeped in history, Sipsmith and Wimbledon – the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world – are a match made in heaven and go together like gin and tonic.

“We are honoured to be associated with such a renowned institution that shares our pursuit for greatness. Wimbledon is just as committed to quality, attention to detail, and incredible talent as we are, and we can’t wait to see what this perfect partnership bears,” says Name, Title at Sipsmith.

This year’s Championship kicks off on 27 June 2022 and marks Wimbledon’s 135th tournament of serving world-class tennis entertainment – and its second stint serving sensational gin, thanks to Sipsmith. Spectators can sip and mix a perfect tipple, either courtside or couch-side, as they watch the professionals play.

To share the splendour of this sporting extravaganza, Sipsmith is giving away two Centre Court tickets to the Men’s Final to one lucky winner. The match will take place on Sunday, 10 July 2022, concluding the prestigious tournament.

Sipsmith Wimbledon 2022 competition details

To enter, participants are required to fill in the online form to submit their details. This can be found on the Sipsmith website: sipsmith.co.za. Alternatively, participants can purchase a bottle of Sipsmith London Gin and scan the QR code found on the bottle to take part in the competition.

Entries close on 31 May 2022.

The winner will receive two Centre Courtside tickets to the Wimbledon Men’s Final. All travel and accommodation costs for a two-night stay will be covered as part of the prize.

Weekly prizes are also up for grabs, including a case of Sipsmith London Gin (valued at R5 500 each), a Sportsman's Warehouse voucher (valued at R2 000 per voucher), and a Wimbledon Championship 2022 towel (valued at R700).

The grand prize winner’s Sipsmith Wimbledon journey

Upon arrival in London, the winner will be welcomed by the Sipsmith team and will be whisked away to the distillery where the wonderful world of handcrafted, copper-distilled gin will be introduced. The winner will also be mingling with influencers and gin enthusiasts at an exclusive meet-and-greet event hosted at the Sipsmith Distillery with dinner served at a Swan House. A busy second day will be spent at Wimbledon, enjoying the nail-biting Men’s Final, finished with dinner at a Swan House. On day three, the winner will return home to South Africa.

As a Centre Court ticket holder to the Wimbledon Men’s Final, the winner will be positioned to soak up all the tennis they can handle and do some celebrity spotting, all while enjoying the courtside style.

The winner is guaranteed to leave London with memories of premium Sipsmith London Gin, world-class tennis, explosive and unexpected courtside action, and an unfiltered look at the life of the super-rich and famous.

About Sipsmith
Pioneers of London’s gin revival, award-winning Sipsmith is widely recognised as the reference point for the quintessential expression of a true London Dry Gin. The dedicated Sipsmith team set out on a mission to bring gin of uncompromising quality and character back to London, the city where it all began. They threw open their distillery doors in 2009 and launched a traditional copper distillery, which no one had done in London for nearly 200 years. Every bottle is lovingly nurtured using a classic ten-botanical recipe – resulting in a gin smooth enough for a martini but bold enough for a refreshing G&T.