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If you want to take a taxi, you can use Uber or Apple Cabs, a local taxi firm that runs taxis on the metre and takes card. Sidmouth Gin is a small, family-run distillery who use botanicals sourced fresh from the beach and surrounding Sid Valley area, giving their gin a true taste of Sidmouth. They currently boast two awards for their gins. Devon Cove, Hope Cove Karen Skerratt opened a pop-up gin bar in Exeter after a successful foray into the street food market sector. Through talking with customers and some market research, she identified a great need in the market for a local gin and thus established, Exeter Gin.
Nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Whiskey Distillery are Devon’s first and only single malt whiskey producer and pride themselves on producing unique, excellent tasting whiskey from every barrel. Using the finest local ingredients and fresh Dartmoor spring water, each bottle is made using a single malt and is aged in an individual cask for unique flavour and colour. They also welcome customers to visit the distillery for one of their Whisky Tasting Experiences, available every Saturday. Exeter Gin, Teignmouth Winner of the award for Best Classic Gin at the Great British Food Awards 2020,judged by Olly Smithwho said... Alternatively, you can walk from Exeter Central station in 20 minutes and Exeter St Davids Station in 25 minutes. The distiller will be on hand to advise about the perfect match of botanicals, but you’re free to use your own creative licence here, just like all gin distillers do!
After tasting Devon Gin, Hamish brings out a second gin not yet labelled so the cloudiness is clearly visible through the clear glass bottle. Cloudy Gins are not uncommon as the botanicals are full of essential oils (in particular the juniper berries and citrus peels) these oils dissolve during distillation and are held in the ethanol solution, when water is added (during the cutting process) the oils drop out of the solution causing a milky cloud, this is known as louching. Many distillers will try to avoid louching by controlling the botanicals or filtering (which can cause loss of delicate flavours) instead Hamish has embraced the louche effect and named this gin ‘Ghost’ – great! A cloudy spirit called Ghost is pretty inspired. The mere fact the recipe has double the juniper of his Devon Gin obviously contributes to the cloudiness, this recipe also includes liquorice and green anise, he explains that he’s still fine tuning it but I know this is going to be a sure hit. This informative experience is ideal for any gin lovers who want to sample a range of drinks and learn more about England’s favourite spirit! Exeter – a city full of fabulous food and drink, addictive culture, picture-perfect spots and exciting activities. This makes it a city PERFECT for a hen and stag do! This is followed by Hamish’s ‘Apple Pie Moonshine’, another intensive process which Hamish admits has taken many months to perfect, the base spirit is grain alcohol which is blended with apple juice concentrate, apple syrup, demerara sugar and cinnamon. The process can’t be rushed therefore production is very time consuming but the result is a real crowd pleaser, one sip and you are hooked.
This artisanal moonshine is a harmonious balance of sweet and spicy, ensuring a taste that is both familiar and delightfully unique. Whether you prefer traditional gin or London dry gin, there’s no denying that both styles offer something unique when it comes to taste and flavour profile. By understanding the differences between them—including their origins, ingredients, and production methods—you can better appreciate each one for what it has to offer. It's important to understand the subtle differences between regular gins and those made according to strict English standards so that you can make an informed decision when selecting your next bottle of this classic spirit. Interested to learn more?
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Crafted with passion and expertise, this artisanal moonshine pays homage to the legendary Fagin; a character known for his mischievous nature and love for the finer things in life. Just like its namesake, Bad Fagin’s Apple Pie Moonshine is a tantalising concoction that captures the essence of tradition and craftsmanship. Crafted in micro batches, TORS vodka is made with Dartmoor’s endless supply of fresh water. Much like it’s granite hill tops that it’s named after, this Vodka stands alone in its field. They take great care and time to produce their wonderful, smooth-tasting vodka. Sidmouth Gin, Sidmouth
Exeter Quayside Distillery offers full distillery tours, where you can learn about the exact process that goes into making their gin. This dreamy, spiced apple spirit used to be made in the rafters above The Fat Pig pub in Central Exeter. Opened initially by Hamish Lothian, not only was it the UK’s first commercial micro-distillery, he also distilled Exeter’s very first gin. While it’s an organised tour, it’s quite a relaxed affair, with lots of opportunities to ask questions about making gin and vodka and, of course, the chance to try their range of drinks. Make your own ginRoman occupation of Exeter occurred between AD55 and AD380 in a time called ‘ISCA Dumnoniorum.’ This name was derived through ISCA’s proximity to the flowing water of the River Exe. Producing a wide range of spirits such as rums, gins, vodkas and even an apple pie moonshine, Exeter Distillery are unique alchemists who also offer tasting sessions as well as hosting live music and DJs in their bar. Quayside Distillery, Exeter Gin is a clear spirit made from grain or malt and flavoured with juniper and other botanicals like coriander seeds, orange peel, cardamom, and more. It's usually distilled with a neutral grain alcohol such as corn or wheat. Traditional gin has been around since the 17th century when Dutch soldiers experimented with flavoured alcohols in the Dutch East Indies. What Is London Dry Gin?
Our city is filled with green open spaces, which means that it’s perfect for outdoor activity! Explore the grounds of Escot House on a quad bikego kart or head to Skirmish Activity Centre for a thrilling session of paintballing or axe throwing! If you're after an activity with spectacular views, book a Segway session at Haldon Forest! Three years on from my first interview with the owner of the UK’s smallest distillery Hamish Lothian is a happy man enjoying life and having fun experimenting with his stills and bringing an array of skillfully crafted spirits to us, he no longer runs the country’s smallest distillery since moving to new larger premises under the railway arches in Exeter’s St Thomas area. Here’s some more information about private hire at the distillery. Where is the Exeter Quayside Distillery? Drinking a quality London dry gin offers many benefits for luxury-minded drinkers looking for something special and unique to enjoy on special occasions or just when relaxing at home after work. Since they don't contain any added sugars or artificial flavourings, these types of gins tend to be less cloying than their sweeter counterparts—a great option if you don't care for overly sweet spirits—and they pair well with tonic water or other mixers since they're not too sweet on their own. Distilling London Dry Gin in DevonAward-winning gin makers Papillon Gin are a Dartmoor-based distillery, located in Moretonhampstead. As well as traditional gin botanicals, they use ‘Dartmoor flavours’ such as fresh gorse flowers from the moor, nettles and Devon violets. Exeter Distillery, Exeter Gin school is seriously in session for this next experience. If touring around the distillery isn’t enough, you can also make your own gin! I won’t go into the whole process in this article – you’ll have to do a tour to find out – but they use different stills to most gin distilleries, which enables them to infuse many more flavours than you’ll find elsewhere. If you want to create a truly unique luxury experience for yourself—or for someone special—consider learning how to make your very own bottle of London Dry Gin in Devon at the Exeter Gin School. Here, the master distillers create their own gin and vodka, infused with unique flavours, and offer guests gin experiences including make-your-own gin classes!
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