100% made and bottled in Grasmere village from scratch, we are one of very few distilleries in the UK manufacturing our own base liquid – rather than buying pre-made “neutral spirit” and then adding flavourings.
We are a real manufacturer, on a tiny scale! All our current spirits are full-strength at 37.5% – 42% abv. and we do not use any artificial colourings or syrups in the production process, meaning they are unique compared to mass-produced alternatives.
We start with soft Cumbrian water, ferment a wash, then distil our own high-proof vodka, and then finally distil our Dry House Gin. From there we use fresh fruit and exotic botanicals to create our additional two signature flavours, Blood Orange Gin and Pink Berries Gin.
By owning our production process from start to finish, our costs are lower. This allows us to sell Grasmere Gin at a keen price. Our ethos is that ‘craft’ should mean high quality – not expensive. With the care and attention we have given to the bottles, our gins stand out on any shelf.
The first commercially sold bottles left the distillery in January 2023 with a mighty 3 bottles going to our first customer – our friends at The Yan, Broadrayne Farm. Our gins and vodka are now available to buy at around 50+ locations across the Lake District including Michelin-starred restaurants, popular bars, award-winning bistros and high-end hotels.
Our beautiful bottles are also available to buy at our tap room – The Distiller’s Arms – and a number of independent retailers in the Lake District including Westmorland Farm Shops at Tebay, Grasmere Gather, Basecamp, Shills, Rattle Ghyll Deli, Chestnut House, Low Sizergh Barn, and more. The commitment from these retailers to supporting local makers is well known, as is their rigorous selection process and quality control. Get in touch if you would like to stock our spirits.
