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Our Blog
Step inside Shakespeare Distillery and get a behind-the-scenes look at everything we do. From distilling and ageing to new releases and special projects, our blog shares the stories, secrets, and craft that go into every bottle.
Whether you’re curious about how our spirits are made, want insider updates from the distillery, or are simply interested in the people, processes, and passions behind our drinks, you’ll find it all here.
Latest news
Are Gin and Rum Gluten-Free?
1st April 2026
Tudor Spring Cleaning: Botanicals for a Fresh Start
20th March 2026
Shakespeare, Spirits & Scandal: The Story of 1 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
13th March 2026
Celebrate English Tourism Week in Stratford-upon-Avon
4th March 2026
Treat Mum to a ‘Ginstruction’ manual this Mother’s Day
25th April 2025
Raising a Glass to Jester Rum at the World Rum Awards!
21st September 2023
Negroni Week!
Let’s raise a glass to Negroni Week (18-24 September) – a celebration of a great aperitif made up of vermouth rosso, Campari and gin.
21st September 2023
Where does Gin come from?
With over 800 gin distilleries in the UK, you would have to agree that gin is incredibly popular here. But its origins are anything but British...
24th May 2022
Spiced Rum
To put rum growth into perspective there are currently over 200 rum brands in the UK, whereas 12 years ago there were only 50. It's growing quick!
16th July 2021
The Different Types of Rum
The bartender then asks “would you like that neat, over ice, with coke, ginger ale or ginger beer?” In panic you play it safe and order a gin and tonic, phew.
2nd July 2021
The Fermentation Of Molasses
Fermentation is the chemical reaction of water, yeast, and sugar; but depending on how this is treated depends on how much alcohol is created
