PitWheel Distillery

PitWheel Distillery was established by the Rickard family in 2019 in Wingate in County Durham, turning distiller Derrick's passion for gin into a business. Their flagship gin, PitWheel Classic Dry Gin, was launched in 2020 and the name and imagery are inspired by Wingate's mining history and the town's Pit Wheel monument that commemorates this history.

PitWheel Classic Dry Gin

  • ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain)
  • Botanicals: 10 including juniper, coriander seeds, lemon peel, hibiscus, grains of paradise.​
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) Direct from PitWheel Distillery​
Tasting Notes: Aromas of juniper, citrus, floral hibiscus and warming peppery notes of grains of paradise. Piney juniper and classic botanicals on the palate, layered with lemony citrus and delicate florals. A lingering dry finish with zesty citrus, hibiscus and peppery spice.
Serving & Garnish Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lemon and/or Lime, or in a Negroni or French 75.
The Gin Guide Review: Pitwheel Gin is flavoursome and characterful, with plentiful depth that demonstrates the subtleties of flavour achieved through Pitwheel Distillery's vapour infusion distillation. With Tonic Water, the piney and floral notes are pleasingly fragrant and it makes for a moreish G&T with charming light and bright notes developing further. Citrus fruits and peels make for ideal G&T garnish starting points. ​- Paul Jackson, 2020

Also Available from PitWheel Distillery

  • Navy Strength Gin - (57% ABV) - Buy
  • Oak Aged Orange & Ginger Gin - (40% ABV) - Buy​
  • Original Spiced Gin (40% ABV) - Buy​
    • ​The Gin Guide Awards 2023: Winner - Spiced Gin category
  • Raspberry & Vanilla Gin - (40% ABV) - Buy

Meet the Makers

"Derrick had been experimenting with gin flavours for a couple of years - ever since it had become increasingly popular on the drinks scene, people just couldn't get enough of it - including us! And that's when the light-bulb moment happened and PitWheel Distillery was born." - Founders, Derrick & Charlotte Rickard
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For more County Durham Gins and distilleries in County Durham, visit our County Durham Gin Guide.
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