19B St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1EB, UK
Stockport Gin Fine Quality love of craft gins
OUR STORY
WHO ARE WE?
We are Paul and Cheryl, husband and wife and owners and creators of Stockport Gin!
We met way back in 2006 on a cold, wet weekend in Torquay watching our beloved Stockport County – or trying to anyway – the game was called off! Instead, we spent the weekend in the pub and the rest, as they say, is history!
PAUL
I had worked for an Architectural practice in Manchester since 2003. Not long after launching Stockport Gin, I realised I had found a new passion in life and made the switch from Architecture to Distilling.
CHERYL
I was running my own hairdressing business but as soon as we launched our gin there weren’t enough hours in the day, so I gave up my hairdressing career to oversee Stockport Gin full time.
We both love working together as our roles differ and we have both found our own places and jobs in the business meaning we compliment each other…and keep from getting under each others feet (mostly!). We both get involved in the distilling process, as it is something we really enjoy, but what we really love doing is getting out to events, meeting people and telling them all about our gins.
So, how did Stockport Gin come about…
OUR STORY
Stockport Gin was born out of our love of craft gins. Many happy years had been spent travelling around the UK, and further afield, and wherever we were we loved enjoying the local gins. It in fact became a bit of a hobby of ours and we always bought a bottle to bring back home and add to our ever growing collection! So what made us set up our own distillery you ask?! Well, whenever we went out locally in and around Stockport we always asked for the local gin but what was on offer was always from outside of the town. We always said to each other “Someone should make a Stockport Gin” …but no one did…so we did!
We had joked about the idea for some time but it all really started one Friday night when sat at home enjoying a G&T (or 5!). We had been planning for a while to extend the house and have a bigger kitchen. I (Paul) with my architectural background, had designed a wonderful extension which looked incredible, the only problem was that it turned out to be double the budget – so the plans for the extension were quickly halted!
The pot of money was burning a hole in our pocket now and the idea of making our dreams a reality and setting up a gin distillery were mentioned. Normally Cheryl’s crazy ideas are brought back down to earth by Paul but on this occasion we were both in agreement and in the blink of an eye the laptop was fired into action and a new company was registered! At this very moment, Stockport Gin was born! We woke the next morning with fuzzy heads and as owners of our own gin distillery!
Now the hard work really started. We immediately set about making plans for the business. Developing the brand, researching, learning, approvals, licences, recipe development and of course taste testing. Eventually, on 22nd March 2019 we launched Stockport Gin to the world and haven’t looked back since!
At first all of our gin was distilled in our garage at home but now, all of our gin is made at our distillery in Stockport Town Centre and we are involved in every part of the process. We use a 100l stainless steel column still to produce our gins and then each bottle is filled and labelled by us before being checked and sent out all over the UK.
Our Gin Range
We make our gin at our distillery in Stockport using our 100l still and we are involved in every step of the process from selection of the botanicals to making the gin, bottling it, sticking labels on and selling it.
One of our main aims when making our gin is that we want quality and not quantity which is why all our batches are made on a small scale by hand.
Every bottle we produce is marked with the batch and bottle number, so you know exactly which bottle you get from which batch. Every bottle is unique, but the gin inside will always be the same.
STOCKPORT GIN – ORIGINAL EDITION
Alongside the main botanical Juniper, we put 4 of our other carefully selected botanicals into the still, allowing them to infuse into the base spirit. We then distill this whilst vapour infusing lemon, orange and pine needles to give a delicate citrus flavour and aroma.
Tasting Notes
Our Original Edition gin is a smooth, citrus forward gin with distinct notes of juniper alongside lots of earthy, foresty pine.
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and a wedge of lemon or orange.
STOCKPORT GIN – TWIST OF LIME EDITION
Our Twist of Lime Edition was originally launched as a limited edition gin, but it proved so popular with the public we decided to make it part of our permanant range. It is made using 7 of the 8 botanicals from our Original Edition Gin, but instead of orange peel we use fresh lime peel to give a sharper, zestier taste.
AWARDED BEST GIN IN BRITAIN AT THE GIN GUIDE AWARDS 2022!!
Tasting Notes
Our Twist of Lime Edition maintains the distinct notes of juniper and pine form the Original Edition but with a sharp and crisp citrus zest from the fresh lime peels.
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and a wedge of lime.
STOCKPORT GIN – PINK EDITION
Our Pink Edition is made with the Original Edition Gin botanicals and then infused with Strawberries, Raspberries and Pomegranates to give a fruity twist on our Original Edition Gin. Our Pink Edition is a traditional gin with not too much sweetness to give a good flavour but retain the juniper notes.
Tasting Notes
Our Pink Edition Gin keeps a good balance of the juniper and pine which bringing a refreshing berry sweetness – although this is not a sugary gin at all!
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and some fresh berries.
STOCKPORT GIN – PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND PINK PEPPERCORN EDITION
Similar to our Twist of Lime, this gin was orignally launched as a limited edition gin for Christmas 2019, and was so popular with everyone who tried it we decided to bring it back with a new and improved recipe. We distill with fresh pink grapefruit and pink peppercorns then infuse afterwards with more pink grapefruit to give us a gin that is really refreshing flavoured gin that leaves a tingle on the end of your tongue.
Tasting Notes
Our Pink Grapefruit & Pink Peppercorn gin gives you lots of refreshing, vibrant citrus from the grapefruits, but not too much, with a hint of warmth from the peppercorns and touches of juniper too.
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit.
STOCKPORT GIN – GUNPOWDER EDTION
Stockport Gin Gunpowder Edition is our Navy Strength Gin at 57.1% ABV! The term ‘Navy Strength’ allegedly derives from a test the Royal Navy did many years ago, to determine the strength of their spirits. The spirit would be mixed with gunpowder and lit with a match. If it burned with a clear flame it was proof that the spirit was of sufficient strength (approx. 57% ABV) so that when stored on boats alongside gunpowder, if the gin was to spill onto the powder, it would still light if required!
Tasting Notes
It is an explosion of intense botanical flavours, with plenty of warmth, spice and forest pine, whilst still packing in a medley of citrus notes and staying true to our Stockport Gin roots.
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and a whell of your favourite citrus fruit.
LIMITED EDTION / SPECIAL EDITION GINS
STOCKPORT GIN – SUSTAINABLE EDITION
Our Sustainable Edition Gin was originally made exclusively for Selfridges – but you can now also buy it direct from us! We collect leftover orange peels from Selfridges bars and restaurants, that would otherwise be going to waste, and use these to flavour the gin during the distillation process. The gin is then bottled in recyclable glass bottles and even the labels we use for this gin are fully biodegradable.
Tasting Notes
Our Sustainable gin has notes of juniper and pine but gives lots of fresh citrus aromas and flavours from using the orange peels.
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and a wedge of orange.
STOCKPORT GIN PRIDE EDITION
This limited Edition Gin, released in June every year, is specially produced to celebrate Pride. It is a wonderful gin that is distilled with fresh passion fruits.
Tasting Notes
A lovely, refreshing gin with juniper notes and lots of fruity flavours and aromas from passion fruit.
Perfect Serve
Serve with lots of ice, a premium tonic and a wedge of orange or lime. This gin is also equally as good when served with a premium lemonade and makes incredible cocktails!
OUR SHOP AND DISTILLERY
Our Town Centre Gin Shop and Distillery is located at 19B St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1EB.
Our location is home to not only our distillery, where we make all of our gins ourselves as well as bottling and labelling them all by hand, but also our Gin Shop!
Our shop offers our full range of gins for customers to come and purchase as well as glassware, gift sets, bespoke hampers and lots, lots more.
DISTILLERY TOURS
We would love for you to join us for a friendly and informative guided distillery tour at our Stockport Town Centre distillery.
Our distillery tour will give you a sneak peek ‘behind the scenes’, whilst enjoying a Stockport G&T (or two!).
Click the image to find out more and to book!
EVENTS AND PRIVATE ROOM HIRE
We also have a large event space above the distillery, The Loft @ Stockport Gin, where we host a wide range of events as well as offer it for private hire.
STOCKPORT GIN SCHOOL
We would love for you to join us for an immersive experience at our Gin School in the heart of Stockport Town Centre.
Located upstairs, above the distillery, our Gin School gives you the opportunity to come and learn all about the history and processes of distilling whilst you create your very own unique 70cl bottle of gin.
Our Gin School experience will be a small group experience, limited to 6 stills, to ensure that everyone attending gets a unique and intimate experience here at Stockport Gin.
We will welcome you in with a double G&T and let you sit and relax whilst we tell you all about the history of gin, about us, who we are, how we got started and then give you a full tour of our distiillery!
We will then show you upstairs to the Gin School where you’ll be seated at your very own still, ready for the real fun to begin!
You’ll be briefed on the process of making your own gin and then given the opportunity to select your own botanicals from the wide range available. Help will be on hand from our expert distiller to help with the selection process and once that is done, the distilling will begin.
Whilst your gin is distilling, you’ll enjoy another G&T as well as samples of our full range of gin whilst getting the chance to ask any questions you might have.
Once the distilling process is over, you will then carefully blend your gin before bottling it in a 70cl bottle and labelling it, having given it a unique name. Finally, before heading home with your new creation, you’ll get the chance to enjoy it as a Gin and Tonic and share tasting notes with the rest of the group.
PRICE – £90 PER PERSON or £130 FOR 2 PEOPLE SHARING
DURATION – Approx. 2 HOUR 30 MINS
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- A welcome double Gin & Tonic on arrival
- An insight into the history of gin as well as learning all about Stockport Gin and our journey to date
- A guided tour behind the scenes of our distillery
- A 2nd double Gin & Tonic
- Select from a wide range of botanicals to create you very own unique gin recipe
- A chance to distil, blend, bottle, label and take home your very own 70cl bottle of gin!
- A final double Gin and Tonic, giving you the chance to try your new creation
- Tasting of all our gins
- Q&A Session
- 10% discount off 70cl bottle purchases
- A chance to re-order your unique 70cl bottle of gin should you want more! (see below for further details!)
THE LOFT @ STOCKPORT GIN
The Loft @ Stockport Gin is our event space right here at the distillery in Stockport Town Centre!
It’s located upstairs, above the shop and distillery and is where we host a wide range of events and activities.
It has a bar and is a flexible space that is suitable for a wide range of events and available for private hire.
GIN SCHOOL FAQ’S
See below a list of frequently asked questions for our Gin School…
Q: How much are tickets?
We offer two types of tickets for our Gin School. For £90, you’ll get a still all to yourself and you’ll create your very own bottle of gin. Or, for £130, you can share the experience with someone else (a friend / family member?!) and between you, you’ll get to create your own bottle of gin together.
Q: Do I need to bring my ticket with me?
A: No, there is no need to print off a ticket for our Gin School. Please just bring proof of purchase on your mobile device.
Q: I am driving / I don’t drink – do I have to drink gin?
A: No, we definitely wouldn’t recommend partaking in our Gin School if you are driving. We suggest you leave your car at home when joining us for one of our events.
If you are driving, or if you would prefer not to drink, we can provide soft drinks instead – please inform us when booking as we do not operate as a fully stocked bar but can accommodate your requirements if possible.
Q: I really don’t like tonic, can I have lemonade instead?
A: Yes of course, just let us know your preference on arrival.
Q: Are children allowed to come to the Gin School?
A: No, unfortunately not. All attendees must be 18 or over.
Q: Will I need ID?
A: If you are lucky enough to look under 25, please be prepared to show ID on arrival.
Q: Can I book as a stag / hen party / group booking?
A: Our Gin School is limited to 6 stills, which is perfect for small groups or parties. If you wish to take part in a Gin School as a group please email us before you book on bookings@stockport-gin.com and we can discuss your options with you.
Q: Is the Gin School wheelchair accessible?
A: Our Gin School is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible as it is accessed via stairs from the Ground Floor up to the First Floor. If you are making a booking and have any specific requirements for mobility and access, please get in touch before booking so that we can assist you and let you know of any restrictions.
Q: Can I book a private event?
A: We can offer our Gin School experience to private groups if required. For more information on this please contact us on bookings@stockport-gin.com.
Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: All bookings are non-refundable. In the unfortunate event that you cannot attend your booking we will happily transfer you to an alternative date, subject to availability. However, we require a minimum of 7 days notice. Unfortunately, we cannot transfer bookings with less than 7 days notice before the event.
Q: I want to buy a ticket as a gift but I do not know which date they will want to come, what can I do?
A: You can easily purchase Gift Vouchers for our Gin School Experience. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase for the recipient to redeem against a booking for a Gin School Experience.
Q: Is car parking available?
A: There are a number of pay & display bays, and public carparks located very close to the distillery, using postcode SK1 1EB. However, we do not recommend driving to any of our events!
Q: I am getting public transport – how do I get there?
A: We are a very short walk from Stockport Train Station, and Stockport Bus Station. The distillery location is SK1 1EB.
Q: If travelling from outside Stockport can you recommend anywhere to stay overnight?
A: Yes we can, there are a number of good hotels located nearby, please get in touch and we will send you the details.
Q: Where can I go to eat / drink, before or after the event?
A: Stockport’s food and drink scene is rapidly growing, if you get in touch we can recommend somewhere!
Q: Ive been to your Gin School and would like to re-order the gin I made. How do I do this?
We’re glad you enjoyed the gin you made here with us and we’d be delighted to make you another bottle. Simply CLICK HERE to be taken to the re-order page!
If you do have any more questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us and we are happy to help in any way we can!
Winners at the Stockport Business Awards!
October 2, 2021
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Written by Paul Sharrocks
On Thursday evening, the 10th Stockport Business Awards were held at Edgeley Park. Organised by Clarke Nicklin Accountants, the awards celebrate the success and achievements of the towns many businesses. Over 380 people were in attendance at the black tie event, including us!
We were shortlisted for 3 awards this year, which in itself is an incredible achievement for us. They were Most Promising Young Business, The Taste of Stockport and The Stockport Award.
We were absolutely delighted to win not only 1…but TWO awards on the evening!!! We won the Most Promising Young Business Award and The Taste of Stockport Award. We were up against some amazing other businesses in all the categories so to come out on top makes us even more delighted.
In one of our acceptance speeches, we mentioned the fact that we couldn’t have achieved anything without the help and support of all our friends and family, but most importantly the people of Stockport who have been behind us from day 1 on our journey. So once again, thank you to everyone!
Onwards and upwards now!!
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