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Shakespeare Distillery

Established in 2015 we are an artisan spirit producer based in Stratford upon Avon creating carbon neutral spirits with a twist of history.
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About Shakespeare Distillery

Spirits with a Twist of History

Situated in Stratford upon Avon, the home of William Shakespeare, we are an artisan carbon neutral spirit producer, established in 2015. Inspired by the Tudor period, we take time, attention and passion to produce carefully handcrafted spirits in small batches.

At Shakespeare Distillery, we fuse traditional and, in some cases, forgotten ingredients with modern techniques to create exciting new spirits, inspired by the Tudor period. We produce a range of premium, handcrafted gins and rums made entirely onsite, including the award-winning Stratford Dry Gin and Jester Rum.

Judith's No.1 High St - Tasting Room
Judith's No.1 High St - Rum School
Judith's No.1 High St - Shop
Shakespeare Distillery - Gin School
Shakespeare Distillery - Cafe and Lounge
Shakespeare Distillery - Distillery

Our Locations

Based at the distillery just outside town, we opened our doors as a visitor centre in 2019; here you can enjoy distillery tours and gin schools, as well as visit our distillery shop and our coffee and cocktail lounge. Our visitor centre has won a number of Gold and Silver awards from the 2020 and 2022 West Midlands Tourism Awards and a Travellers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor for the last two years running.

We have a shop in the heart of Stratford upon Avon and, above it, you will find ‘Judith’s School of Spirits’ where we offer rum schools, cocktail masterclasses and gin tasting experiences.

In the summer, we also take to the River Avon and run our popular gin tasting cruises in partnership with Avon Boating.

      Gin, Rum, Distillery Specials

      Our Hand-Crafted Sprits

      Using slow distillation and a select cut, we create beautifully complex spirits smooth enough to be sipped neat or delightfully enjoyable with mixers and unique enough to stand out from the crowd.

      Inspired by Tudor knot garden botanicals, our gin is produced in small handcrafted batches with traditional ingredients used in Shakespeare's day.

      Small Batch

      Artisan Gin

      Inspired by Tudor knot garden botanicals, our gin is produced in small handcrafted batches with traditional ingredients used in Shakespeare's day.
      Our Gin
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        CURATED COCKTAILS

        Our Cocktails & The Perfect Serve

        At Shakespeare Distillery, we believe that a great cocktail is more than just a drink, it's an experience. That's why we've carefully curated our cocktails to highlight the unique character of each spirit.
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        Pina colada
        Piña Colada
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        Mulberry Old Fashioned
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        Pina colada
        Piña Colada
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        Our Experiences

        Award - Winning Experiences

        Our visitor centre has won a number of Gold and Silver awards from the 2020 and 2022 West Midlands Tourism Awards and a Traveller's Choice Award by Tripadvisor for the last two years running.
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