What did you do before launching Peak Artisan Drinks and Chatsworth Gin? Initially we were looking for a premises to set up a microbrewery, which we did in 2005. We wanted to move up North to Derbyshire, so when Chatsworth suggested we take a look at the Cunnery Barn on the Chatsworth Estate, we jumped at the chance, the perfect location for a microbrewery. So before gin, there was brewing real ale. What made you decide to move into spirits as well as ales? The Duke of Devonshire enquired if anyone on the estate produced gin and I suggested that we could do it, after all we had always thought about it and we had the room. Creating a local gin, and under the brand of Chatsworth, gave us the opportunity we needed. Can you tell us more about the distillery? The distillery forms part of our purpose-built facility in Ashford in the Water. The copper still was made by Arnold Holstein. It’s small but perfectly formed and looks a treat. We have a lot to look forward to over the next 12 months - whilst still producing gin for the Chatsworth Estate we have now launched our own spirit range. What can gin lovers expect and experience if they visit? Visitors to the shop can enjoy a G&T alongside any of our bottled ales in our marquee. What have been the biggest achievements so far? Winning awards both in the UK and Internationally has been a major achievement for our own range of London Dry Gins. To receive such positive feedback gives us the encouragement to continue experimenting with a wider range of botanicals and flavours. What's your favourite way to drink your gin?
I’m a bit of a traditionalist; hi-ball glass, ice, gin, more than likely a double, fresh chilled tonic, and a slice of lemon. Desert Island Gins! Which 3 gins would you take with you?
What's next for you and the distillery - any exciting plans? Since the launch of Chatsworth Gin, we worked once again with Chatsworth and created a Rose Gin, using the roses from the garden which impart a subtle flavour with an exquisite aroma. The result is a clear London Dry Gin with no artificial pink colourings added. We also said that we wanted to create our own range of London Dry Gins and we now have! Earlier in 2024 we set about the plan and now how three expressions available - Bilberry Gin, Pink Grapefruit & Hibiscus Gin, and our latest, Lime Zest & Ginger Gin. Having also moved the distillery, shop and office from Cunnery Barn on the Chatsworth Estate to the brewery site in Ashford in the Water near Bakewell, we have been very busy indeed. We continue to develop new ideas on a daily basis for how we are going to expand our own spirits portfolio and we are very much looking forward to further expansion in 2025. You Might Also Like...
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