Ever since the first spirit left the still in December 2017 our values and commitment to producing top quality English Whisky, Gin and other spirits has continued. Since then independent judges and spirit competitions around the world have recognised the care and craft we put into every bottle. From Shropshire to San Francisco, here's what the judges have to say.
Distillery of the Year
Distillery of the Year
The award that means the most — judged not on a single product but on everything we do.
Distillery of the Year — The Gin Guide Awards, 2023
Distillery of the Year — The Gin Guide Awards, 2020
English Whisky
Our whisky has been maturing on site since January 2018, aged in a range of carefully chosen casks including ex-Bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, ex-Peated and ex-Red Wine. Every release is small batch and single cask.
Winner, Whisky/Whiskey: Best of GB & Ireland & Around the World — People's Choice Drinks Awards, 2026
Ex-Red Wine Cask Aged Single Malt
Gold — Global Spirit Masters Awards
Ex-Bourbon Cask Aged Single Malt
Silver — International Spirits Challenge 2021
Ex-Bourbon Cask Aged Single Malt
London Dry Gin
Our flagship gin. Seven consecutive years of recognition — and counting.
Winner, Traditional Gin over 42% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2025
Winner, Traditional Gin over 42% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2024
Winner, Traditional Gin over 42% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2023
Winner, Traditional Gin over 42% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2022
Double Gold— San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
Best of Class— San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
Silver Medal — London Spirits Competition, 2021
Winner, Traditional Gin over 42% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2020
Best in Britain— The Gin Guide Awards, 2020
Gold Medal — London Spirits Competition, 2019
2 Stars — Great Taste Awards, 2019
Highly Commended, Gin of the Year — Craft Distilling Expo, 2018
Rosé Gin
Our oak-aged expression, quietly collecting awards since its very first year of competition.
Winner, Aged Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2025
Best in Britain— The Gin Guide Awards, 2023
Best in England— The Gin Guide Awards, 2023
Winner, Aged Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2023
Gold, Cask Aged Gin Category — Gin to My Tonic Awards, 2023
Judges Choice, Cask Aged Gin Category — Gin to My Tonic Awards, 2023
Highly Commended, Aged Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2022
Winner, Aged Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2021
Winner, Aged Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2020
Runner Up, Aged Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2019
Navy Gin
Bottled at 57.3% and built for those who want their gin to mean business.
Winner, High ABV Gin over 53% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2025
Gold — Gin to My Tonic Awards, 2024
Winner, High ABV Gin over 53% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2024
Winner, High ABV Gin over 53% — The Gin Guide Awards, 2023
Winner, Navy Strength Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2021
Silver Medal — London Spirits Competition, 2020
Highly Commended, Navy Gin Category — The Gin Guide Awards, 2020
Finalist — The Gin Guide Awards, 2019
Vodka
Charcoal filtered for purity and crafted with precision, our vodka is clean, crisp, and exceptionally smooth—perfect neat or in a sharp, well-made cocktail.
Gold — Gin to My Tonic Awards, 2024
Gold Medal — London Spirits Competition, 2021
Rum
Rich, bold, and unapologetically full of character, our Shropshire Lad's Rum range delivers deep flavour and a smooth, warming finish that means business.
Winner, Rum: Treat Yourself £35+ — People's Choice Drinks Awards, 2026
Shropshire Lad's Evolution Cherry Wood Rum
Winner, Rum: Local Heroes – UK Based Production — People's Choice Drinks Awards, 2023
Henstone Distillery Golden Rum
Old Dog Corn Liquor
With its cult following, our Old Dog Corn Liquor showcases true corn character with a smooth, warming edge that sets it apart.
Silver Medal— London Spirits Competition, 2022
