Our Craft: From Experimentation to Perfection

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At Colchester Gin Distillery, crafting the perfect gin is a labor of love and dedication. Our journey begins with a passion for innovation and a commitment to quality, ensuring every bottle we produce is a testament to our meticulous process.

Our adventure starts in our small yet mighty 1L copper AL-Ambiq still. This beautiful piece of equipment allows us to experiment with new recipes, testing and refining each one until it meets our high standards. The 1L still is where creativity flows, and where we painstakingly balance botanicals to create unique and harmonious flavor profiles.

Once a recipe has been perfected in our 1L still, it graduates to our small batch 25L still. This step is crucial as it allows us to maintain the integrity of our carefully crafted recipes while producing enough gin to share with our amazing customers. The 25L still ensures that each batch retains the same quality and character as our experimental batches, but on a slightly larger scale.

Wherever possible, we source our botanicals locally, drawing inspiration from the rich and diverse flora of our surroundings. This not only supports local farmers and suppliers but also ensures that our gin embodies the unique essence of our region. Each botanical is carefully selected to complement our recipes, adding a touch of local flavour to every bottle.

After distillation, each bottle of our gin is given two weeks to rest and meld. This period is essential for allowing the flavours to fully integrate and develop, resulting in a smoother, more balanced gin. We believe that patience is a key ingredient in our process, and this final step ensures that every sip of our gin is a delightful experience.

Every bottle of Colchester Gin Distillery gin is a product of our dedication to the craft. From the initial experimentation to the careful scaling up and the final melding of flavours, we pour our hearts into every step. We invite you to taste the difference that our passion and precision make.