The Shropshire Distillery: Gin Reviews, Tasting Notes & Tours

The Shropshire Distillery

Location: Eastwick Lane, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9DY (England)
Still Type: Copper Pot
Tours & Gin Making: Book online
Contact: Website / Email / Instagram

The Shropshire Distillery was established in 2018 by Gareth and Emma Glynn and is based in Ellesmere in Shropshire. The husband and wife team launched their flagship Shire Gin in July 2018 ahead of launching their Spiced Gin and Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Gin, before moving to a purpose built distillery and offering tours for up to 15 people and gin making experiences. At the end of 2021, Gareth and Emma rebranded with new bottles and labels, as well as renaming Shire Gin as The Shropshire Distillery Dry Gin.

The Shropshire Distillery Dry Gin

ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain)
Botanicals: 9 including juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, cassia bark, liquorice root, sweet orange peel, grapefruit peel, rose petals.
Buy: (£35 - £40) direct from The Shropshire Distillery

Tasting Notes: Aromas of juniper, deep citrus notes and floral rose petals. Classic juniper on the palate with floral rose, sweet orange and zesty grapefruit. A lingering and dry finish with warm, soft spice of cassia and liquorice.

Serving & Garnish Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lime Peel or Orange, or in a Negroni or Gimlet.

The Gin Guide Review: Shire Gin delivers a beautiful balance of juniper, classic gin botanicals, citrus and rose. The hearty and traditional core of pine, earthiness and soft spice is charmingly layered with the more contemporary flavours of floral rose and plentiful citrus. When served on ice the rose petals are elevated and with the addition of Tonic Water the cassia and depth of spice gains more of the spotlight. Whether you have a preference for traditional or contemporary gins, there's plenty to satisfy you in Shire Gin. - Paul Jackson, 2020

Also Available from The Shropshire Distillery

Aromatic Spiced Gin - Buy

40% ABV. Featuring cassia, cubebs, cardamom, ginger and orange.

Cherry and Pink Peppercorn Gin - Buy

40% ABV. Distilled with cherries and pink peppercorns. No artificial colourings or flavourings.

Navy Strength Gin - Buy

57% ABV. High proof edition of The Shropshire Distillery Dry Gin.

Meet the Makers

"We undertake the entire process, being hands-on at every stage to create truly artisan gins made with dedication, care and passion. Each bottle is numbered, batch numbered and signed by hand." - Founders, Emma & Gareth Glynn

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