Henstone Distillery
  • The Gin Guide Awards 2023: Distillery of the Year
  • Location: Oswestry, Shropshire (UK)
  • Still Type: 1,000 Litre Copper Pot/Column Hybrid Still
  • Tours: Book Online
  • Contact: Website / Trade Email / Instagram

Henstone Distillery in Oswestry, Shropshire was was established in 2018 by two married couples, Chris and Alexandra Toller and Shane & Alison Parr. Shane and Alison are the owners of Stonehouse Brewery and joined forces with Chris and Alexendra to move into distilling, initially with whisky production in mind. They launched their flagship Henstone Dry Gin the same year, made in a 2-day process in batches of 1,500 - 2,000 bottles using a 1,000 litre still they call 'Hilda'. In 2020, Henstone Distillery was named 'Distillery of the Year 2020' in The Gin Guide Awards, before repeating the feat in 2023.

Henstone Dry Gin

  • The Gin Guide Awards: Traditional Gin category - Winner 2023
  • ​ABV: 44.9% (Base Spirit: Wheat)
  • Botanicals: Juniper, coriander, angels wreath, cardamom, orris root, citrus fruit
  • Buy: (£30 - £35) Direct from Henstone Distillery or via Master of Malt​
​Tasting Notes: Aromas of earthy juniper, subtly floral hops and citrus. Smooth and balanced on the palate with juniper, cardamom and citrus peels. A long and warming finish with citrus peels and gentle spice.
Serving / Garnish Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Orange, or in a Martini, Gimlet or White Lady.
The Gin Guide Review: Henstone Gin is well-rounded, warming and balanced, with a smooth and oily mouthfeel. With an abundance of flavoursome oils from the botanicals, the gin can be seen to louche as the oils are released when diluted with tonic. On the nose it is aromatic with juniper and deep rooty earthiness, and juniper and traditional gin botanicals come to the fore on the palate with cardamom and orange and lemon peels that provide strong depth of flavour. A hugely impressive debut and flagship gin for Henstone Distillery. - Paul Jackson, 2018

Also Available from Henstone Distillery

Henstone Navy Gin (57.3% ABV) - Buy
  • A high ABV edition of Henstone Dry Gin. Winner in the Navy Strength Gin category of The Gin Guide Awards 2023. Serving suggestion: G&T with a garnish of Pink Grapefruit. 

Henstone Rosé Gin (44.9% ABV) - Buy
  • Aged in new American oak casks. Winner in the Aged Gin category of The Gin Guide Awards 2023. Serving suggestion: with Ginger Ale or on ice with a garnish of Orange.​

Meet the Makers

"The distillery name comes from the founders' house names – Chris and Alex live in an old public house called “The Hen and Chickens” and Shane and Alison live in Stone House. After much deliberation the name Henstone emerged!" ​- Chris Toller, Co-Founder
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For another from Shropshire try Shire Gin and nearby Ludlow Gin and Three Wrens Gin.
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