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Sam receiving the award at the West Midlands Tourism Awards

Silver Success at the West Midlands Tourism Awards

Stratford Gin & Rum Festival returns for 2026 — and we’re heading riverside!

A bottle of Hamnet Blue gin set in woodlands

8th January 2026

Meet Hamnet Blue!

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27th December 2025

WINTER SALE!

15% off your favourite products and refills

19th December 2025

Christmas Opening Hours

Our opening hours and contact information during the Christmas week

Peter and Simon with birthday cake

10th October 2025

10th Anniversary Celebrations

Shakespeare Distillery marked its 10th anniversary in true spirited fashion last weekend, with an evening of celebration followed by two days of festivities for customers at our High St shop in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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24th September 2025

Celebrating a Decade of Distilling!

Join Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon on 4–5 October to celebrate 10 years of award-winning spirits with free cocktails, exclusive discounts, new product launches and more!

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24th April 2025

Global Recognition for Jester Rum at the World Rum Awards

Winners at the Stratford Herald Business and Tourism Awards

19th October 2024

‘Best Green Business’ Award for third year running

Pouring Chocolate Cream Liqueur

18th October 2024

Chocolate Cream Liqueur!

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National Distillery Day!

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Shakespeare Distillery Gin and Rum range

Are Gin and Rum Gluten-Free?

Tom Collins Pre Mixed Cocktail with various serves

Tudor Spring Cleaning: Botanicals for a Fresh Start

Judith's School of Spirits sign

20th March 2026

Shakespeare, Spirits & Scandal: The Story of 1 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

Rhubarb Gin in front of Shakespeare's Birthplace

13th March 2026

Celebrate English Tourism Week in Stratford-upon-Avon