V Dutovljah na Krasu se 2. in 4. julija 2026 začenja 9. letnik Gin & Brin festivala, ki ga organizira Društvo Na placu. Event se poteka v dvema dneh, kjer se sodelujejo različni destilarji, ki predstavljajo svoje izdelke. Na prvem dnu, 2. juliju, bo sodelovalo sedem destilarjev, medtem ko bo na drugem dnu, 4. juliju, sodelovalo devet. Med temi destilarji bo tudi en izmed redkih pridelovalcev brinjevca, kar poudarja pomembnost brinjevca v okviru festivala. Festival je postajal nekaj vrst domačega pridihovanja za ljubitelje žganih pijač, kjer se osredotoča na kulturo uživanja gina in tradicijo brinjevca.
Festival, ki se poteka v Dutovljah, ima za cilj širjenje znanja o gini in brinjevcu ter ponudbo priložnosti za slovenske in tujice craft destilarje, da predstavijo svoje izdelke širši javnosti. Organizatorji so letos dodali tudi program za otroke, kar je novost, ker so ugotovili, da prihajajo v območje celotne družine. Zato so pripravili delavnice, ki so namenjene otrokom, da bi vključili tudi najmlajše obiskovalce v kulturno in zgodovinsko področje žganih pijač.
Destilacija žganih pijač se trenutno loteva predvsem ljubitelji, medtem ko nekaj destinatarjev uporablja izdelavo žganih pijač kot dopolnilno dejavnost na kmetiji. Katja Gabrijelčič, iz Društva Na placu, ki je organizatorica festivala že deveto leto zapored, pojasnjuje, da je destilacija gina dobra vstopna točka v svet žganih pijač, ker je osnova čist alkohol, destilar sam ne opravlja fermentacije, ampak se igra z okusi in dodajanjem različnih aromatov in zelišč. To pomeni, da se lahko vsak destilar ustvari unikatno izdelavo, ki je odraz njegovih znanj in kreativnosti.
Pomembna tema, ki jo obravnavajo organizatorji, je tudi manjkava brinovih jagod. Kljub temu, da je na Krasu še vedno dovolj brinovih jagod, je za izdelovalce brinjevca še vedno premalo. Zato morajo brinove jagode celo uvažati. Obiranje brinovih jagod je težko in zelo naporno, kar kaže na visoko stopnjo zahtevnosti v procesu izdelave brinjevca. To pomeni, da je izdelava brinjevca ne samo težka, ampak tudi zelo strokovita.
V sklopu festivala so organizatorji tudi letos pripravili ocenjevanje ginov in brinjevcev. Na ocenjevanje se je prijavilo 37 vzorcev, med katerimi je bilo pet brinjevcev. Katja Gabrijelčič poudarja, da so organizatorji začeli ocenjevanje z namenom, da prispevajo k izboljšanju kakovosti destilatov, ki so na slovenskem trgu. Po njenih besedah so skozi leta uspeli doseči visoko kakovost, in letos med prispelimi vzorcami ni bilo nobene, ki bi imela večjo napako, pač pa so bile vse zelo kakovostne. Tako so štirim ocenjevanim vzorcem podelili zlate medalje, medtem ko je bilo veliko srebrnih priznanj.
Na ocenjevanje so prijavili tako mali destilarji kot večje destilarne, medtem ko so letos prihajali iz Slovenije in zamejstva v Italiji. V Sloveniji je več destilarjev, ki so znani tudi po svetu, in med njimi so bili tudi na ocenjevanju. Gabrijelčič je pohvalila, da so bili zelo dobro ocenjeni, kar pomeni, da je ocenjevanje omogočilo nekaj korakov naprej v kakovosti destilatov. S tem so organizatorji ne samo spodbudili kreativnost, ampak tudi pripomogli k razvoju industrije žganih pijač v Sloveniji.
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Primorske noviceIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 8520 hr. agoThe Gin & Brin Festival has begun in Dutovlje, featuring seven distillers participating today and nine on Saturday, including one producer of brinjevec (a type of spirit made from brin berries). The event aims to promote the culture of gin consumption, educate visitors about its history and the tradition of brinjevec production, and showcase high-quality craft spirits from both Slovenian and international producers. This year, the festival introduced additional activities for children due to the increasing number of families attending. Distillation of spirits like gin and brinjevec is primarily pursued by enthusiasts and some farmers as a supplementary activity. While brin berries are still available on the Kras peninsula, they remain insufficient for local producers, who often need to import them. Harvesting brin berries is described as difficult and labor-intensive. As part of the festival, organizers conducted a tasting and evaluation of 37 samples of gin and brinjevec, with five being brinjevec samples. All entries were of high quality, and four received gold medals while many earned silver awards. Both small and large distilleries participated, with some internationally known.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a cultural event centered around the promotion of gin and brinjevec, with no mention of political figures, policies, or contentious issues. It provides factual information about the festival, its purpose, participants, and activities without any apparent ideological framing.
Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 85): This article confirms the main facts from the first source, including the number of distillers and the inclusion of a brinjevec producer. It adds information about children's workshops, which is supported by the cross-source consensus. The tone remains objective with minimal promotional language.
RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenterFactual 85Objective 8020 hr. agoThe Gin & Brin Festival in Dutovlje, Slovenia, took place from July 2nd to 4th, 2026, organized by the association 'Na placu' for the ninth consecutive year. The event featured seven distilleries on the first day and nine on the second, including one rare producer of brinjevec (a type of spirit). The festival aimed to promote the culture of gin and brinjevec, educate visitors about their history and traditions, and provide an opportunity for local and international craft distillers to showcase their products. A tasting competition was held, with 37 entries judged by experts, resulting in four gold medals and numerous silver awards. This year’s festival introduced a children’s program to accommodate families visiting the town.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral description of a cultural event focused on promoting local spirits and craftsmanship. There is no political controversy or ideological framing involved. The tone remains objective, focusing on factual information about the festival, its organizers, participants, and a
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): The article provides accurate details about the Gin & Brin festival, including dates, number of distillers, and the purpose of the event. It aligns with the cross-source consensus. The tone remains neutral but includes some promotional elements like the photo credit.
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