820 Spirits
820 Spirits in Hampshire was established in 2020 by brothers Jonny & Tom Simpson, combining Jonny's experience in sales and technology with Tom's qualifications in chemical engineering and experience in distilling. 820 distillery is located near the New Forest town of Lymington, alongside the Shallowmead garden centre where many of the gin botanicals are grown, while several other botanicals are locally foraged. The distillery is home to 300L and 350 copper pot stills and a 3L rotary evaporator, as well as a spirits school offering gin making and spiced rum making experiences. After launching the 820 Gin range, the 820 Spirits portfolio soon expanded into rum, and Jonny & Tom are now distilling and ageing whisky on-site. The 820 Spirits name is inspired by the chemical structure of ethane - 8 atoms, 2 of them carbon, and by adding Oxygen (O), ethane becomes ethanol.

820 London Dry Gin (41% ABV)

  • Botanicals: 8 botanicals including juniper, coriander seeds, angelica root, orris root, cassia, ginger, liquorice, elderflower, hibiscus, orange peel, lemon peel. Base Spirit: Grain.
  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lemon Peel, or in a Martini.
  • Tasting Notes: Aromas of soft juniper, citrus fruitiness, elderflower, and earthy undertones. Piney on the palate with bright lemon and gentle spice. A resinous finish with lingering juniper.
The Gin Guide Review: Coming soon.

Also available from 820 Spirits

  • 820 Blackberry Gin (41% ABV) - with vacuum distilled blackberries.
  • 820 Chocolate Orange Gin (41% ABV) - distilled with orange peel and cacao nibs.
  • 820 Lymington Pink Gin (41% ABV) - with strawberries and butterfly pea flowers.
  • 820 Sloe Gin (26% ABV) - rested for 6-9 months with locally picked sloes.
  • Dawes Rum (41% ABV) - featuring a blend of 3-5yo Caribbean rums and a high-ester rum.
  • Solamaro (15% ABV) - Ideal for a spritz. Made with orange peel and blood oranges.
  • Drop of Gin (37.5% ABV) - Add 1.5ml (with the pipette) with Tonic for a 0.3% ABV serving.

Meet the Maker

"EIGHT TWO O Spirits aims to be an environmentally-friendly spirit using locally sourced botanicals creating the best flavours available. Our range of gins have been created using innovative distillation techniques. We have utilised vacuum distillation at cold temperatures, and botanic steam baskets, allowing for the freshness of certain botanicals to be more present. Specific botanicals have been carefully chosen to compliment the percentage alcohol charge of the still, and the cutting point of the distillation. This ensures a premium flavour in the hearts of the distillation. Tom Simpson, Co-Founder
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