No. 186 Distillery

No. 186 Gin was launched in 2019 by husband and wife, Matt and Lynsey Postlethwaite, who are based in Lytham St Annes and are the co-founders of 'One Eight Six' bar in Manchester. No. 186 Gin was initially distilled at Brindle Distillery in Lancashire before Matt and Lynsey began distilling in their outhouse in Lytham St Annes in 2021, with plans in progress to open a new distillery at 'One Eight Six' in Manchester. No. 186 Signature Gin was the debut launch alongside their Berries & Honey Gin, and their Passionfruit & Vanilla Gin was launched in 2022.

No. 186 Signature Gin

  • The Gin Guide Awards: Contemporary Gin category - Winner 2022
  • ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain)
  • Botanicals: 10 including juniper, cassia, cardamom, rosemary, thyme, grapefruit, lemon, lime.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) direct from No. 186 Gin
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lemon, grapefruit, herbaceous rosemary and cardamom. On the palate, juniper, lemon, lime and grapefruit, with herb and spice understones. A finish of savoury rosemary, thyme and cassia, with citrus notes.
Serving Suggestion / Garnish: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Pink Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime, or in a Negroni or Gimlet.
The Gin Guide Review: "No.186 Gin is flavoursome and smooth, balancing juniper, citrus, herbaceous notes and soft spice. On the palate it delivers a combination of tangy and sweet citrus from grapefruit, lemon and lime, with juniper and base notes of rosemary and spice. Moving into the dry finish, more soft spice develops with cardamom and cassia, while citrus notes, rosemary and thyme linger. With tonic, it is beautifully fragrant as the brighter citrus aromas are elevated, and on the palate the pleasing balance of citrus, herbaceous notes and soft spice continues." ​- Paul Jackson, 2020

Also Available from No. 186 Distillery

No. 186 Berries & Honey Gin
  • ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain)
  • Botanicals: 10 including juniper, lemon, raspberries, honey, almonds, vanilla, hibiscus, elderflower.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) direct from No. 186 Gin
No. 186 Passionfruit & Vanilla Gin
  • The Gin Guide Awards: Flavoured Gin category - Winner 2022
  • ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain)
  • Botanicals: 9 including juniper, lemon, passionfruit, cassia, chamomile, almonds, vanilla.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) direct from No. 186 Gin

Meet the Makers

"With our roots in Lytham St Annes, we're now excited to take No.186 further than our Manchester bar (One Eight Six) and share it with gin lovers across the UK - delivering the Spirit of the North in every glass, wherever it's poured." - Lynsey & Matt Postlethwaite, Founders
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