All of our gins are suitable for vegans.

All of our gins are gluten free.

We don’t believe in chill-filtering our spirits (a process we think damages the flavour and texture, during which certain compounds like oils are removed so the spirit stays clear) so when our Cotswolds Dry Gin gets cold or diluted with ice or tonic water, the oils from the botanicals come out of solution and form a pearlescent cloudiness. Non-chill-filtered means more flavour and a richer texture, so we’re all for it!

Gin is a spirit flavoured with juniper berries and other botanicals. The neutral base spirit can come from a range of sources, but it’s usually made using a flavourless grain spirit. Distilleries will usually infuse the base spirit with spices, flowers, herb extracts, berries, flowers, or fruit. The blank slate of gin can complement a range of flavours from raspberry pink gin to parma violet.

Gin is wonderfully versatile and pairs beautifully with a range of mixers. We recommend using Fever-Tree tonics and mixers to bring out the best in our award-winning Cotswolds gins.

Classic serves:

• Tonic water – The timeless choice; try different Fever-Tree varieties to match your gin’s botanicals.
• Soda water – Light and refreshing, perfect for a more delicate serve.
• Lemonade – Sweet and summery, great for easy drinking.

Our perfect pairings:

• Cotswolds Dry Gin – Best served with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, garnished with a slice of pink grapefruit and a bay leaf.
• Cotswolds Wildflower No. 1 Gin – Pairs perfectly with Fever-Tree Blood Orange Soda for a vibrant floral-citrus twist.
• Cotswolds Old Tom Gin – Delicious with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale, highlighting its rich, spicy sweetness.

Serve over plenty of ice and finish with a garnish that complements your gin’s key flavours for a truly exceptional serve.

Or check out the some of our Cocktails

Quality ingredients are the most important when choosing gin. The base grain spirit should be of a high enough quality that it’s smooth to drink and takes on flavour from selected botanicals. Meanwhile, high-quality, local botanicals will offer the most complex flavour profiles that capture the growing environment. The best gin depends on the flavours you enjoy, some gins, like ours, are citrussy and floral, while others are spicy and herbal.

The best flavoured gin comes down to personal preference. Many people enjoy fruit-infused gin, such as pink gin or rhubarb gin. However, these can be on the sweeter side. If you prefer something more refreshing, you could choose a citrus-infused gin or something drier, such as Cotswolds wildflower gin.

To receive your online order in time for Christmas, please place your order before Friday 19th December 2025.

Our single malt whiskies are unsuitable for vegans as we use a very small amount of butter during the fermentation process.

Our single malt whiskies are gluten free.

You can choose from three cask types, each offering a unique maturation character:

• 200L First Fill Bourbon Cask – classic notes of vanilla, honey, and tropical fruit.
• 225L Ex-Red Wine STR Cask – rich and intense, with toffee, chocolate, and red fruits.
• 250L 2nd Fill Sherry Cask – deep, fruity, and spiced with chocolate notes.
  

Each purchase includes up to 10 years of storage in our bonded warehouse, plus an annual sample so you can follow your whisky’s journey.

For full details, please see our Cask Sales

If you have questions, contact us at caskbuying@cotswoldsdistillery.com

Single malt whisky is whisky made from only malted barley at a single distillery. Blending can only occur between barrels from the same distillery and no other grains can be used in the mash bill. ‘Malt’ refers to a 100% malted barley mash bill. Meanwhile, ‘single’ refers to the number of distilleries involved. 

Double malt whisky combines 100% malt whisky from two distilleries. They’re usually the result of a collaboration between creators and result in an artistic blend that harmonises flavour profiles. While single malt whiskies are revered in the whisky world, you’d be missing out on a world of flavour by dismissing a malt whisky blend. 

Our helpful guide outlines 14 different types of single malt. However, categorising single malt isn’t all that straightforward – it depends on geography, terroir, ingredients, production style, maturation and blending. Single malt whiskies are usually grouped by geographical origin (Scotch has six key regions, including Islay, Speyside and Highlands), but New World whiskies challenge that outdated approach to categorisation.

Whisky is made by fermenting starch sugars from grains. The alcohol produced is distilled and matured in oak. There are several things that influence the final flavour of the single malt whisky

1. The barley itself: the type of grain is highly influential on the final flavour profile, it's why malt whisky and grain whiskies are in distinct categories. 
2. The fermentation: During this crucial stage, aromatic compounds form, which add flavours ranging from tropical or ripe fruit to citrus or floral notes. It's not uncommon for distilleries to smell of banana bread and pina colada during fermentation.

Maturation: Whisky takes on lots of flavour from the barrel including red fruit, raisins, nuts, smoke, toffee, toast, caramel and honey. The flavours in your final whisky can depend on the type of barrel seasoning used.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are always welcome!

We do not accept table bookings but we do have plenty of seating available, including outdoor seating when the weather is nice.

Please click here to view our menu. If you need any more information, please ring our café team on 01608 611 543.

If you have received a voucher for one of our experiences, please call our tours team on 01608 238 533 to book.

Please note, we cannot place any bookings made using vouchers through emails or via our website. Please call our team who will be happy to help!

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children under 18 years of age on our experiences.

Children aged 8-17 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult on our Tour & Tastings and will not be able to partake in tasting sessions.

Under 18s are not allowed to partake in our Blending Masterclasses.

Dogs are not allowed on our experiences.

Yes, we have plenty of free parking available on-site.

If you would like to change your booking, please email tours@cotswoldsdistillery.com or phone on 01608 238533.

If you would like to cancel your tour and receive a full refund, we require at least 48 hours notice for a group of 4 or less and 14 days for groups of 5 or more.