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Perhaps one of the most recognisable and oldest Devonshire Gin, Plymouth Gin is a style and brand of gin that has been distilled on the very same premises on the Barbican in Plymouth since 1793. The distillery offers tours and tasting experiences and also have a stunning, traditional-looking bar. Devon Distillery, Torquay Three years on from my first interview with the owner of the UK’s smallest distillery Hamish Lothian is a happy man enjoying life and having fun experimenting with his stills and bringing an array of skillfully crafted spirits to us, he no longer runs the country’s smallest distillery since moving to new larger premises under the railway arches in Exeter’s St Thomas area. After tasting Devon Gin, Hamish brings out a second gin not yet labelled so the cloudiness is clearly visible through the clear glass bottle. Cloudy Gins are not uncommon as the botanicals are full of essential oils (in particular the juniper berries and citrus peels) these oils dissolve during distillation and are held in the ethanol solution, when water is added (during the cutting process) the oils drop out of the solution causing a milky cloud, this is known as louching. Many distillers will try to avoid louching by controlling the botanicals or filtering (which can cause loss of delicate flavours) instead Hamish has embraced the louche effect and named this gin ‘Ghost’ – great! A cloudy spirit called Ghost is pretty inspired. The mere fact the recipe has double the juniper of his Devon Gin obviously contributes to the cloudiness, this recipe also includes liquorice and green anise, he explains that he’s still fine tuning it but I know this is going to be a sure hit. Devon is known for many great things, from our stunning coastlines to the traditional Devonshire cream teas. It’s also known for our vast selection of locally produced alcohol. Throughout the region, we have lots of independent and unique distilleries who lovingly produce sensational gins, vodkas and rums. Discover the distilleries of South Devon below. Dartmoor Whiskey Distillery, Bovey Tracey Gin school is seriously in session for this next experience. If touring around the distillery isn’t enough, you can also make your own gin!
Thunderflower Gin is a nano-distillery based in Teignmouth. They create their gin in small batches using only vapour infusion to extract the flavour from the botanicals and use pure, spring water from Dartmoor to dilute the gin. Two Drifters, Exeter Crafted in micro batches, TORS vodka is made with Dartmoor’s endless supply of fresh water. Much like it’s granite hill tops that it’s named after, this Vodka stands alone in its field. They take great care and time to produce their wonderful, smooth-tasting vodka. Sidmouth Gin, SidmouthExeter – a city full of fabulous food and drink, addictive culture, picture-perfect spots and exciting activities. This makes it a city PERFECT for a hen and stag do! It’s run by George Nightingale, who also owns Spoken restaurant in Exmouth– which is one of my favourite places to eat in the town! Award-winning gin makers Papillon Gin are a Dartmoor-based distillery, located in Moretonhampstead. As well as traditional gin botanicals, they use ‘Dartmoor flavours’ such as fresh gorse flowers from the moor, nettles and Devon violets. Exeter Distillery, Exeter
If you want to take a taxi, you can use Uber or Apple Cabs, a local taxi firm that runs taxis on the metre and takes card. Whether you want to create a gin for a special occasion, make a birthday present, or just fancy having your own unique spirit, you’ll love this gin-making experience. Here’s some more information about private hire at the distillery. Where is the Exeter Quayside Distillery?This informative experience is ideal for any gin lovers who want to sample a range of drinks and learn more about England’s favourite spirit! The Dartmouth Distillery Co. can be found at The Calancombe Estate near Ivybridge. Full-bodied and refreshing, their gin is made with herbs, flowers, fruit and spring water from the Calancombe Estate. Plymouth Gin Distillery, Plymouth Whether you prefer traditional gin or London dry gin, there’s no denying that both styles offer something unique when it comes to taste and flavour profile. By understanding the differences between them—including their origins, ingredients, and production methods—you can better appreciate each one for what it has to offer. It's important to understand the subtle differences between regular gins and those made according to strict English standards so that you can make an informed decision when selecting your next bottle of this classic spirit. Interested to learn more? This experience lasts 90 minutes and includes a welcome gin and tonic, an introduction to distilling and the opportunity to create your own unique gin with ingredients from their extensive botanicals list. To ensure their rum meets the highest standards, Hattier Rum use only the purest water supply, which comes from Dartmoor and is bottled at the source. Hattiers rums are an independent and family-owned rum distillery who create exceptionally blended rum to be enjoyed by those who love the spirit and by those who are new to it. TORS Vodka, Okehampton
Experience brings confidence and confidence delivers style which is how I would describe his range – stylish! The original recipes have all been refined and have become more polished including his Bad Fagin’s Devon Gin which is very smooth, the spices are warming and the fresh orange on the finish is intense.Here, the master distillers create their own gin and vodka, infused with unique flavours, and offer guests gin experiences including make-your-own gin classes! Alternatively, you can walk from Exeter Central station in 20 minutes and Exeter St Davids Station in 25 minutes. I won’t go into the whole process in this article – you’ll have to do a tour to find out – but they use different stills to most gin distilleries, which enables them to infuse many more flavours than you’ll find elsewhere.
Karen Skerratt opened a pop-up gin bar in Exeter after a successful foray into the street food market sector. Through talking with customers and some market research, she identified a great need in the market for a local gin and thus established, Exeter Gin. If you’re a fan of gin, you’ve probably heard of London Dry Gin. But do you know what makes it special? It’s important to understand the difference between regular gin and London Dry Gin because each style has a unique flavour and aroma. Let's explore the unique characteristics that set London Dry Gin apart from regular gin. What Is Gin? Situated on Exeter’s historic Quay, Quayside distillery are a bar, gin school and distillery who use a modern method of creating gin using vacuum distillation. Join them in their ‘lab’ to learn the fundamentals of building a well-balanced gin whilst creating your own unique recipe. Brixham Gin, Brixham
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London Dry Gin is a subset of gin that was popularised in England during the 18th century. The key difference between regular gin and London dry gin is that while regular gins are often sweetened after distillation (with sugar or syrup), London dry gins are not sweetened at all—a feature that gives them a less syrupy taste and more of an herbal bite. Additionally, traditional English recipes call for only natural ingredients—no artificial flavours or colours are allowed in London dry gins. This means that all flavour is derived solely from botanicals like juniper, coriander seeds, citrus peel and aromatics, which give it a distinctively herbal taste. As its name implies, it must also be bottled in England to be considered genuine London Dry Gin. Winner of the award for Best Classic Gin at the Great British Food Awards 2020,judged by Olly Smithwho said...
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