Shakespeare Distillery offers a range of popular and informative group experiences including distillery tours and tastings, cocktail masterclass and gin school. The artisan spirit producer based in Stratford-upon-Avon has been distilling gin for the last five years on its own premises. The products are inspired by the Tudor period, which is ingrained in the history of the town, being known worldwide as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
The company worked hard during lockdown developing new products including a white rum and a spiced rum named ‘Jester’ in honour of the famous sculpture of a Jester which sits in Henley Street, yards from Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Shakespeare Distillery is one of only a handful of distilleries in the UK to create rum in its entirety onsite.
Pre-booked tours include a gin or rum and choice of mixer, tutored tasting of three spirits, a guided distillery tour, an amusing and informative talk on the history of gin and 10 per cent off distillery shop purchases. The experience lasts around 90 minutes.
Shakespeare Distillery offers great group rates along with complimentary places for the coach driver, tour manager or guide. There is free coach parking, and the building is accessible throughout. Having completed the ‘Good To Go’ industry standard, groups can be assured that Shakespeare Distillery adheres to all COVID-19 safety measures.
Shakespeare Distillery also works with Avon Boating to offer Gin Tasting Cruises on the Avon. Groups can enjoy a short talk on gin, a tasting of three spirits followed by a glass of Stratford Gin & Tonic while on a 60-minute cruise to see the riverside sights, including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church where William Shakespeare is buried. Cruises can be booked for groups of up to 40 at any time during the summer season.
For group bookings and any enquiries please contact Jane McKay on 07775 587663 or email jane@shakespearedistillery.com
