And that’s not all: Hawkridge Distillers also distils The Blowing Stone range of craft gins, a selection of which is available on the Craft Gin Club online shop, here. That’s really helped put us on the map,” explained Mr Gurney. “This year we were the Craft Gin Club’s ‘Gin of the Month’ for February, producing 130,000 bottles of our bespoke Valentine’s Day aphrodisiac blend Hawkridge Red. In the face of a national shortage, the firm produced and shipped more than 10,000 litres of sanitiser. It has produced gins for The Woodspeen, West Berkshire Brewery and The Vineyard, among other hotels, restaurants and breweries. How to serve Hawkridge London Dry Victorian Garden Blend: In a copa glass with plenty of ice, a Mediterranean tonic, a slice of juicy lime and a sprig of rosemary.

Our gin has been the most successful gin they have ever run too. Receiving top scores from 1,500 respondents. Robin Horrex, James Gurney and Phil Howarth Read on to discover the locally sourced ingredients and the process that Hawkridge Distillers use to make our London Dry Gin. The Three-Stage Process

Hawkridge – based in Compton – netted four titles in the World Gin Awards

Discover Hawkridge London Dry Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend, Craft Gin Club’s February 2022 Gin of the Month!

Recipients included both national bodies – such as the NHS, MOD and the military – as well as many local good causes.

Winner of 1 spirit awards

So you ask, what is a London Dry Gin? A London Dry Gin is a type of gin that is distilled with juniper and other botanicals. To qualify, the Gin has to have an ABV of 37.5%, the Grand Gin has a desired ABV of 40%. Hawkridge Distillers We wanted the London Dry Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend that Craft Gin Club members would receive to evoke passion, romance, love and lust. Step two: the distillers then brew a botanical tea using delicate flowers like lavender and jasmine. This is strained and added to the still before distillation.