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 240 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.

INSPIRED BY 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

Passion ~ Craft ~ Adventure

SAM

FOUNDER & TRADE SALES MANAGER

Bren

DISTILLERY ASSISTANT

DARREN

FOUNDER & HEAD DISTILLER

sandra

FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER

GERARD

CONSULTANT & MASTER DISTILLER

Alex

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT & ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER

Without Compromise

Our Spirits

We are honest, inspired by our past and determined to contribute to over 240 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