About Us – Maidstone Distillery

Pride In Our Spirit Since 1785

OUR VISION

Bringing Dreams To Life

We have lovingly restored our distillery in the heart of our town. Set in a beautiful building where our visitors can learn about our rich legacy, spanning some 235 years and contributing richly to English Spirit making. We have created a place where people can see our spirits being made first hand and experience the art of distilling in a fun and exciting way.

We have dreamt of this place – an inspiring Distillery and Visitor Centre where people can relax and enjoy a drink in modern surroundings, while still engaging with the rich history of the building and our past. We have a great team behind us, award-winning products and experiences, plenty of innovative, fresh ideas and lots of ambition. Here’s to the future!

OUR PROMISE TO YOU…

COMMUNITY
& IDENTITY

We are determined to do our part in re-establishing a sense of identity for Maidstone, and to embrace and nurture the people who support our cause. We treasure your participation and we will support your engagement and make sure you stay connected with our story.

QUALITY PRODUCTS

We continuously strive to be masters of our craft, embracing both traditional techniques and innovation. We use botanicals from the local area, reclaimed recipes from the past as well as exotic ingredients from around the world. We create remarkable products which are distinct and unforgettable.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

We create unique, interactive and engaging experiences for our customers. We want you to experience our passion, the love of our craft and the sheer adventure we enjoy creating remarkable spirits. We will always put you, our customer, at the heart of all decisions we make as a business.

Our

History & Legacy

Provenance of our past plays a pivotal role in inspiring our future. Maidstone has a rich a vibrant legacy of spirit making that has played out on a international stage. It inspires us every day. We want you to step inside our world and to also be inspired and enriched by the modern interpretation of this great legacy.

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THE TEAM

Who We Are

SAM

FOUNDER & TRADE SALES MANAGER

Adding the artistic flair, the balance and calm. With a nose for good flavour and a sense of fun, she can be found planning the many of our upcoming events. A gin lover at heart she has been key in developing the subtle flavours of our contemporary gin.

Bren

DISTILLERY ASSISTANT

Focused and meticulous, Bren almost single-handedly labels every single bottle of our spirits. When he isn't working on the production line, Bren is a skilled mixologist, creating beautiful serves every Saturday.

DARREN

FOUNDER & HEAD DISTILLER

The quiet adventurer putting down roots in his home town. Not prepared to daydream any more, he wanted to create a Distillery that the community feels proud of and part of. A lover of all spirits he has one eye on the future and the other exciting spirits we have to offer.

sandra

FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER

Quiet, calm and considered, Sandra steers the Front Of House ship with aplomb. She has hand-picked our selection of beers, wines and nibbles and Bishop's Bar, and takes great pride in delivering the best experience for everyone who walks through our door.

GERARD

CONSULTANT & MASTER DISTILLER

A recognised gin specialist and botanical expert, Gerard brings 10 years' experience as a Master Distiller and has designed some of the most successful spirits decorating shelves today. Gerard consulted on the development of our first three spirits.

Alex

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT & ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER

Energetic and enthusiastic, Alex is a ray of sunshine in the Distillery. A keen distiller-in-training, Alex is often found assisting Darren in our production. When not sporting her production-hairnet, Alex enjoys running our excellent experiences.

About

Our Spirits

We are honest, inspired by our past and determined to contribute to over 235 years of Maidstone’s important distilling heritage in a positive way. We want to create spirits which inspire, which resonate with the world today, speak of our past, our surroundings and of our vibrant future. We want you to be proud of this Distillery.

Pride In Our Spirit Since 1785