Unit 18 & 19, Ellesmere Business Park, Ellesmere SY12 0EW, UK
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned
Family Owned
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned
A labour of love owned and run by dynamic duo, Emma and Gareth Glynn.
Steering the day-to-day operations is Emma, a skilled alchemist passionate about crafting exceptional spirits.
In 2012, we made the move to Shropshire from Lancashire, enduring daily 120-mile commutes, Emma working in Education and Gareth a chemical engineer, as we settled into our new life. It was during this time that we encountered a gin labelled and sold as “local” – only to discover it wasn’t as authentic and truly locally made as described.
This sparked something within us; Why not create a gin and distillery that truly embodies honesty, transparency and the essence of Shropshire? With this idea in
mind, we set out to craft a genuine spirit, honestly made in Shropshire.
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned
The ‘Gin Shed’
Thus, in 2018, The Shropshire Distillery was born.
Nestled within our family home, the ‘Gin Shed’ became our haven of creativity. Accompanied by our daughter, Lily, and our faithful companion, Calla the Hungarian Vizsla, we embarked on our distilling adventure. Our debut gin, Shire Gin, hit the shelves on July 1st, 2018, followed by Spiced Gin in December 2018, and Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Gin in February 2019. In 2020, our Navy Strength Gin joined the lineup.
Eventually, Gareth’s passion for motorbikes paved the way for a consulting role, allowing me to fully commit to our distillery venture, a leap I took with pride, cementing my place as one of the few female distillers in the industry.
Award Winning
In July 2019, our spirits received acclaim, winning two International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) awards. In 2021, all four of our Core Range Gins were honoured with Silver awards, marking our ascent as multi-award winners.
Subsequently, accolades such as Distillery of the Year 2022 at the Prestige Awards and Best Small Business 2023 at The Shropshire Business Awards were added to our achievements.
Our ethos, rooted in honesty, transparency, and dedication to handcrafted excellence, resonates in every bottle we produce. It’s an honour to be recognised for our commitment, with 5-star ratings on Google and TripAdvisor affirming the quality of our distillery experiences.
Journey of discovery
Today, The Shropshire Distillery stands as a testament to our values and dedication. Through our Distillery and Gin School in Ellesmere, we invite you to join us on a journey of discovery, where rustic charm and warm hospitality await. Our sessions are intimate, with small groups ensuring personalised attention without overwhelming our guests. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious novice, our doors are open, inviting you to savour the true essence of handcrafted spirits.
Our intimate sessions ensure every guest receives personalised attention, ensuring an immersive and memorable experience.
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Passion & Authenticity
Gareth and I proudly lead The Shropshire Distillery, infusing each creation with passion and authenticity. Our story is one of perseverance, innovation, and a shared love for honest spirits, which we are thrilled to share with you.
Our journey is a testament to our values, honesty, transparency, and provenance. We are humbled by the recognition we have received so far and remain committed to our commitment to excellence.
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Shropshire Dry Gin
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Dry Gin
Description
Experience the essence of our juniper-led Shropshire Dry Gin, where delicate rose notes gracefully entwine with the comforting warmth of liquorice and cassia. Fresh bursts of sweet orange citrus and zesty grapefruit dryness invigorate the palate, creating a super smooth and refreshingly balanced taste sensation.
Elevate your home bar with this meticulously crafted gin and indulge in its exquisite flavour profile with every sip.
Suggested Serve: with premium light tonic, lime wheel and good company!
40% ABV | 70clRegular price£40.00
Shropshire Aromatic Spiced Gin
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Aromatic spiced Gin
Description
Embark on a flavour journey with our juniper-led Aromatic Spiced Gin, where warm woody sweetness meets tantalising aromatic spiced notes of cassia, cubebs, and sweet orange.
Indulge in its light citrus essence, complemented by juicy mellowness and a delicate hint of aromatic ginger spice derived from cardamon pods. Elevate your Gin and cocktail experience and discover the perfect balance of flavours in every sip.
Suggested serve: with an orange slice, ginger ale and good company.
40% ABV | 70clRegular price£40.00
Shropshire Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Gin
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Gin
Description
Introducing our Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Gin, where our signature blend of botanicals meets the bold flavours of sour cherries and pink peppercorns. Delight in its fresh, peppery notes and intensely aromatic character, perfectly complemented by a subtle touch of fruitiness.
Elevate your gin collection with this captivating infusion of flavours.
Suggested Serve: mixed red berries, premium tonic and good company.
40% ABV | 70clRegular price£40.00
Shropshire Grapefruit & Hop Gin
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Grapefruit & Hop Gin
Description
Distilled with American Cascade hops and a punch of dried grapefruit for a zesty citrus pine flavour balanced with light floral notes. An undercurrent of juniper delivers a smooth refreshingly hoppy character.
Suggested Serve: wedge of fresh grapefruit, premium tonic and good company.
42% ABV | 70clRegular price£42.00
Shropshire Navy Strength Gin
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Navy Strenght Gin
Description
Embrace the bold character of our juniper-led Navy Strength Dry Gin. Indulge in its intense flavours, featuring smooth subtly rose floral notes atop a comforting liquorice warmth. Refreshing hints of sweet orange and vibrant bursts of grapefruit are followed by a peppery afternote.
Experience the thrill of bold flavours with every sip
Suggested serve: Lime peel, light premium tonic and good company. Neat over ice for the brave.
57% ABV | 70clRegular price£48.00
Shropshire Apple & Honey Gin
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Apple & Honey Gin
Description
Introducing our Limited Edition Apple & Honey Gin, meticulously distilled with crisp apples harvested from our very own fields. Enhanced by the inclusion of local honey, this gin boasts a refined flavour profile, complemented by subtle floral notes of rose and hibiscus.
Embodied by a juniper-led, warm, and fresh essence, it captures the spirit of spring in every sip. Experience the unparalleled craftsmanship and distinctive character of our Limited Edition Apple & Honey Gin
We suggest serving with a fresh apple slice, premium tonic and good company.
40% ABVRegular price£40.00
Small Batch Handcrafted
Led by Emma and Gareth Glynn, where Emma, our Lead Alchemist, ensures each batch embodies excellence.
Step into our world of small-batch craftsmanship, where our copper pot stills ‘Jean’ and ‘Anne’ work their magic. We meticulously distill each batch, capturing only the purest hearts to create remarkably smooth spirits .
We’re a family team dedicated to handpicking the finest botanicals from around the globe. From the selection process to the final pour, every step is executed with precision and care right here in Shropshire.
Join us on a journey of authenticity and alchemy as we distill, blend, bottle and label our spirits with unwavering dedication.
A true testament to our commitment to quality, transparency and hone
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Filling the bottles
Step1
Botanical Selection
Our family team handpicks the finest world botanicals with reason and purpose, with each gin having its own unique recipe.
Step 2
Loading the Stills
‘Jean’ and ‘Anne are loaded with neutral grain spirit and only enough botanicals to make one distillation – a technique known as ‘one shot’ distilling – never making a gin concentrate or adding spirit after distillation, the stills are then sealed and heated up ready for the distillation to begin.
Step 3
Collecting the Hearts
We craft our gin in our copper pot stills, ‘Jean’ and ‘Anne’ from head to tail, but only the pure hearts go into every bottle, making for a super smooth gin.
Step 4
Blending
Purified water, extracted through our Reverse Osmosis system to ensure only the purest of water, is blended with our hearts to gain the desired alcohol bottling strength.
Step 5
Bottling
Each of our spirits is individually filtered and bottled using our vacuum bottling machine.
Step 6
Labelling
Each bottle is indivdiually hand labelled with love and care.
Step 7 Finale
Here comes the most enjoyable part!
We believe the perfect way to enjoy gin is with family and friends, lots of ice, premium tonic and, of course, a generous measure of gin! – Enjoy responsibly.
Meet the Team
Emma Glynn
Lead Alchmeist, the ‘Real’ Boss
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Emma Glynn
Gareth Glynn
Account Management, Sales Mr ‘Ideas Man‘ and all round DIY
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Gareth Glynn
Be a distiller for the day
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of botanicals at our Shropshire Gin School. With your very own mini copper still, access to our diverse botanicals, you will design and craft your own unique gin from start to finish.
You have the choice of experiencing this adventure individually or sharing it with someone special.
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Gin School Botanicals
Gin School Distilling Experience
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Gin School Emma Glynn
£95.00
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Description
Become a distiller for a day as you immerse yourself in the captivating world of botanicals at our Shropshire Gin School. With your very own mini copper still and access to our diverse botanical wall, you’ll have the opportunity to design and craft your own unique gin from start to finish.
At our Gin School, you’ll have the choice of experiencing this adventure individually or sharing with someone special.
Includes:
- A warm welcome with a refreshing Cocktail to kick off your experience
- Your own dedicated workstation complete with a mini copper still
- Engaging botanical talk and introduction to your workstation
- Selection of botanicals to personalise your gin creation
- Personalised guidance and tutoring
- Hands-on distillation process, followed by bottling, sealing and labelling your 70cl gin to take home
- Indulge in four different G&T serves from The Shropshire Gin Collection
- Conclude your experience with a celebratory G&T crafted with your very own gin
- Opportunity to sample exclusive releases from Shropshire Distillery Limited Edition & Evolution Lab ranges
- Receive a 10% discount for use in our retail shop on the day*
- Option to keep your unique gin recipe on file for future reordering
Join us at our Gin School and embark on a journey of creativity, flavour exploration, and gin-making mastery.
*T&Cs apply
Individual Experience Cost: £95.00
Shared Experience** (for two) Cost: £135.00
** creating 1 x 70cl bottle, both will receive welcome drink and signature G&T serves
Duration: 3 hours
Gin School
What to expect:
- A warm welcome with a cocktail to kick off your experience
- Personalised guidance and tutoring from our resident alchemist, Emma
- Your own dedicated workstation complete with a mini copper still
- Engaging botanical talk and introduction to your workstation
- Selection of botanicals to personalise your gin creation
- Hands-on distillation process, followed by bottling, sealing and labelling your 70cl gin to take home
- Indulge in four full serve signature G&T serves from The Shropshire Gin Collection
- Conclude your experience with a celebratory G&T crafted with your very own gin
- Opportunity to sample exclusive releases from Shropshire Distillery Limited Edition
- Receive a 10% discount for use in our retail shop on the day*
- Option to keep your unique gin recipe on file for future reordering
Duration: 3 hours
Shropshire Inspired Gin Fine Family Owned / Gin School
Use our Space
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Get in touch with us and see if our distillery could be the place for your next event!
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