Shakespeare Distillery, which was founded in 2015 by Simon Picken and Peter Monks, is Stratford-upon-Avon's only working distillery and produces a series of sprits including Stratford Gin, Jester Rums, and distillery specials. The Distillery also provides daily tours and other experiences including a Gin School, Cocktail Masterclasses and River Avon Gin Tasting Cruises. The latest addition is a shop, Tasting Room, and Rum School in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon at 1 High Street.  The building used to be the home of Judith, William Shakespeare’s daughter and her husband, Thomas Quiney.  Shakespeare Distillery have converted the upper two floors of the historical building into a state-of-the-art facility for enjoying their spirits.  On the ground floor the shop showcases their spirits plus a range of wine, beer, cider, and chocolates from local producers.

Sam Evans, Head of Sales, and Customer Experiences at Shakespeare Distillery, said “So thrilled to be rated in the top 10 of the UK’s best gin distillery experiences. Our team’s hard work and commitment to running 5 star experiences is paying off! We are so proud to be Stratford upon Avon’s Visitor Attraction of the Year and now the best distillery experience in the Midlands!”

Shakespeare Distillery is no stranger to receiving accolades, in 2020 and 2022 the company won gold and silver in the West Midlands Tourism Awards for their destination distillery experiences.  The  company was also awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2022 and 2021 and a silver medal in the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021 for its Jester White Rum. Last year Shakespeare Distillery scooped four awards at the 2022 Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards - Best Independent Retailer, Best Green Business, Top Attraction and Stratford-upon-Avon’s Business of the Year 2022.

For more information about Shakespeare Distillery please visit http://www.shakespearedistillery.com/