Embracing both traditional techniques and innovation, Maidstone Distillery use botanicals from their local area, whilst reclaiming recipes from the past, as well as carefully selecting exotic ingredients from around the world, to create a stunning selection of gin and spirits.
"Bringing dreams to life"
- Maidstone Distillery
The Producer
Reinstating tradition
Maidstone Distillery have an important mission. It is reinstating the tradition of Maidstone pioneer and master distiller, George Bishop, who created world-renowned spirits from the town back in 1785.
Now in the 2020s, they are reclaiming a forgotten heritage to produce spirits of quality, depth, meaning and character that the town can be proud of.
As well as drawing on their history, Maidstone Distillery is also focussing on protecting the future. Their fully renovated distillery runs on 100% green energy. They use plastic-free packaging for their products and they have also forged a fantastic partnership with UK conservation charity, Plant Life, who are committed to working to secure a 'world rich in wild plants and fungi'.
The Products
Embracing innovation alongside traditional techniques
Maidstone Distillery are passionare about their craft. They embrace traditional techniques and recipes, but alongside innovation. They even invite you to visit the distillery and enjoy both their gin and a tour through their historical background.
The spirits themselves are made and flavoured with botanicals found locally, as much as possible. However, the expert distillers also draw upon exotic ingredients from around the world. This leads to a range of gins which are both distinct and unforgettable.
We are delighted to offer a bottle of Ranscombe Wild Small Batch Gin in our Gin Lover's Cream Tea Hamper. The hamper features delicious fresh scones, Cornish clotted cream and handmade strawberry jam, to accompany the most delightful G&T.
The Maidstone Distillery is forging a new story thanks to its wonderful history and the legacy of its former glory days of creating world-renowned spirits. Explore what the future of gin distilling will hold when it's built on the foundations of such strong traditions.
