Equinox Whisky in the making
Come and celebrate #internationalwhiskyday with us on Thursday 27th March 7pm at our ‘An Evening of English Whisky’ event.
Join Wharf founder Laurence for an exclusive deep dive into our whisky journey—from our first distillations to our latest expressions and unique whisky derivatives, all crafted in Towcester.
What to Expect:
✨ A welcome drink & introduction
🔥 A behind-the-scenes distillery tour
🥃 Guided tastings of six Wharf spirits, paired with cheese nibbles
📖 Insights into Wharf’s impact on English Whisky and how it differs from Scotch
🔎 A look at the English Whisky Guild and the future of English whisky
After the talk, our Distillery Bar will be open until 10:30 PM for more drinks and conversation.
📍 Wharf Distillery, Towcester
⏰ Date & Time: Thursday 27th March, 7pm to 9.30pm, with option to stay until 10.30pm
🔗 www.wharfdistillery.co.uk/events
Spaces are limited—book now for a whisky experience like no other! 🥃✨
Tag who you would like to bring with you!
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This Saturday’s ‘Distillery Tour & Tasting’ has now SOLD OUT.
This Saturday’s ‘Distillery Tour & Tasting’ has now SOLD OUT. Fear not our next tour date is just around the corner, Saturday 19th April at 11am. And further dates are also now available each month until end of June.
Here is a little behind the scenes clip to give you a taster of a tour at Wharf Distillery, one of England’s smallest whisky distilleries, and how you will discover the craft behind our award-winning spirits. From whisky and gin to apple brandy and rum, see how we create our small-batch spirits in our copper pot stills. Enjoy a tasting and a complimentary drink in our unique setting.
After the tour our Distillery Bar & Shop is open until 2 PM and you can pop next door to @the_cheese_place for artisan cheese and toasties, open until 4 PM.
📅 Saturday 19th April 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
💷 £20 per person
📍 Wharf Distillery, Towcester
🔗 www.wharfdistillery.co.uk/tour
We look forward to welcoming you 🥃🥃
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A moment of reflection. For the past few weeks we have been busy distilling, cutting, bottling, boxing & wrapping our biggest single order to date. We waved goodbye to 4000 bottles all neatly packed onto a lorry. Turns out the hardest part of the job was getting 10 pallets to fit neatly into a ‘just big enough’ shipping container.
Moving into 2 Brackley Road was a huge move for our business back in 2021, thinking…how will we ever fill this space? What about all the extra outgoings? Fast forward 4 years and we are overflowing with bottles, cardboard, shiny containers and of course our beautiful stills; Velocity & Mari.
When we purchased our first still in 2014, 4000 bottles might’ve taken us a year to get through. Now, we’re celebrating this incredible milestone of having the capability and customer demand to achieve that in just a few short weeks. It’s a milestone that stands as a testament to how far we’ve come and the dedication.
So just a big ol’ thank you really, to all our customers, supporters and our team here at a Wharf. What a week 🤩🥲 #towcester #englishdistillery #smallbatch #celebrating #craftspirits #madeinnorthamptonshire
It’s time to celebrate with a Cranberry Gin Fizz 🍹✨ A simple and delicious festive cocktail. Let’s raise a glass to the festive season with vibrant cranberry flavours and a refreshing fizz, this cocktail is the perfect blend of tangy and sweet to add a little sparkle to your celebrations 🍒🎄Cranberry Gin Fizz recipe: 50ml New Town Orange & Pomegranate, 100ml Cranberry juice, Champagne/Prosecco, Ice, Fresh cranberries or raspberries, to garnish 1. Fill a glass with ice 2. Pour in the gin, cranberry juice and sparkling wine 3. Lightly stir to combine 4. Garnish with fresh fruit and serve. Cheers! 🥂#ginfizz #cranberryginfizz #festiveginfizz #gincocktails #cranberrygin #christmascocktails #craftgin #northamptonshiregin #towcestergin
Just a few days to go until Christmas! Keep calm, make yourself a (messy) Maple Gin Flip. A rich and creamy cocktail that combines gin’s botanicals with the smooth sweetness of maple syrup and the velvety texture of egg. It’s a modern twist on the classic “Flip” cocktail, a drink traditionally made with a spirit, egg, and sweetener.It’s indulgent, festive, and perfect for cooler months or as a dessert-style cocktail. An ideal drink for anyone looking for a creamy, satisfying cocktail with a sophisticated edge 🍸🍸Maple Gin Flip recipe: 50ml Wharf Gin, 30ml cream, 1 whole egg, separated, 15-20ml maple syrup, fresh nutmeg, to garnish. Add an egg yolk and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Seal tightly and shake vigorously to mix. Open the shaker, add more ice, and pour in the gin, cream, egg white, and maple syrup. Shake vigorously once more until well chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled glass, grate the nutmeg on the top and serve.Relax and enjoy! 😎#mapleginflip #ginflip #festivecocktails #christmascocktails #dessertcocktail #craftgin #cocktailtime
All this week we are showing you how to make simple, easy cocktails over the festive period. 🎄🥃 Whether it’s for hosting on Christmas Day, a cosy night with the family on Christmas Eve or simply just because you fancy something a little special but with minimal effort. We’re distillers, not mixologists, so we’re keeping it real and guaranteed you can get everything you need from the local shop. If you need a Wharf top up then you can find our Christmas opening times pinned to the top of our page📍Countdown to Christmas with our winter cocktails. White Russian Recipe: 50ml Wharf Distillery Salted Caramel Vodka, 50ml Coffee Liqueur, 60ml Cream, Ice. Fill a glass with ice, layer together the two liqueurs, finish with the cream. Happy mixing! #whiterussian #wintercocktails #saltedcaramelvodka #coffeeliqueur #craftliqueur #christmascocktails
'Theft' at Weetabix Northants Food & Drink Awards
We didn’t win gold but we did get away with a box of Weetabix!
Amazing news🥈Laurence won SILVER for ‘F&B Achiever’ at the Weetabix Northants Food & Drink Awards last week!
This award “celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the food and beverage sector. It can honour those at any career stage, whether for introducing innovative ideas or for achieving sustained excellence over time, showcasing leadership and impact in the industry.”
Thank you to everyone @foodawardsHQ @jsweeneyaccountants @weetabixofficial for this award and for an amazing evening @royalderngate celebrating the incredible food and drink producers in Northamptonshire.
Cheers everyone 🏆🏆🏆
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Contract Distilling is what we do
We have been Contract Distilling since 2014. That’s 10 years of specialising in working with new spirit brands, corporate gifting, and hospitality private label. We are trusted by hundreds of clients, and take as much care whether you require a few dozen bottles or a few thousand.
Every client is individual, so our services are tailored to meet your requirements and, if you’re completely new to the market, we can give you access to our network of experts from creatives to marketing to help you succeed. We can produce pretty much any spirit required including gin, rum, and vodka, as well as spirits made from beer, wine, cider or other base alcohol.
From house spirits branded with your own labels, to customised botanicals, and completely bespoke spirits, we have a service to meet all needs.
We aim to make the process as simple as possible and work closely with you to ensure your ideas come to fruition.
Once all decisions are made – formula, bottles, labels etc - then your new product could be ready for market in as little as 1-4 weeks!
Just contact us on [email protected] if you would like to find out more.
Video Credit: Richard at www.rjb.co.uk
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Celebrate Authenticity with Us! Our Towcester-based distillery is proudly part of the #ActuallyMadeIn campaign. A movement started by a handful of UK independent distilleries and designed to promote and celebrate craft spirits that are genuinely made in a specific location.
The campaign aims to highlight the importance of authenticity, local craftsmanship, and transparency in the production process, to elevate the presence of craft distilleries, to contribute to the movement of supporting local businesses to survive and thrive, to encourage consumers to think about where spirits come from, and most of all, to shine a light on hard-working distilleries and their teams who are crafting amazing spirits day in, day out.
At our independent craft distillery in the heart of Northamptonshire, every drop of our spirits is lovingly crafted and distilled right here in Towcester. From the locally inspired ingredients to the final bottling, our process is a true labour of love, ensuring each sip is a testament to quality and authenticity.
By joining the #ActuallyMadeIn movement, we’re championing genuine, locally made products that tell a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and community pride. When you enjoy our spirits, you're not just tasting a drink—you're experiencing a piece of Towcester's rich history and the passion that goes into every bottle.
Join us in celebrating the real deal. Raise a glass to true craftsmanship and the spirit of Northamptonshire! 🥃🥃
Thank you to Richard at www.rjb.co.uk for producing this video for us.
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Bottling our award-winning New Town Mixed Spice Rum. Every bottle is carefully filled, sealed, and prepared with love and passion. From the finest ingredients to the expert hands that craft each bottle, we take pride in every step of the process.
A contemporary take on the all-time classic spiced rum, but offering so much more than any bottle you’d get off any supermarket shelf.
Cinnamon, ginger, orange, nutmeg & vanilla – all classic flavours just begging to be mixed into some incredible spiced cocktails, enjoyed neat or gently swirled into a mixer!
Versatile, smooth and just the right balance of delicate spice, it goes great with ginger beer, apple juice, cola, pineapple juice, or just great enjoyed on its own.
Get ready to savour the rich flavours and aromatic spices that make our rum truly exceptional.
Cheers! 🥃🥃
Elevate your mixology game with our ‘Lemon & Orange Gin Fizz’ cocktail recipe designed to wake up your senses for spring. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply unwinding after a long day, our cocktail is sure to hit the spot. If you are in need of a ‘strong one’ just swap the sparkling orange mixer for prosecco!
Lemon & Orange Gin Fizz:
25ml New Town Orange & Pomegranate Gin
25ml Wharf Lemon Hello
Top it off with sparkling orange - we’ve used @GustoOrganics
Garnish with a slice of lemon & orange (dried or fresh)
Optional: fresh mint from the garden
Add some ice to a glass, and then add Orange & Pomegranate Gin, Lemon Hello, and mint sprigs (if using). Stir to combine and then top with sparkling orange. Garnish with lemon and orange slices.
Cheers! And enjoy!
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Authentic spirits & liqueurs, crafted in Northamptonshire: English whisky, gin, rum and brandy. Contract & private label.
