Nestled on the edge of Newton Stewart, the Crafty Distillery, which is a modern grain to glass distillery, produces gallons of tasty stuff and delivers panoramic views over the Galloway Hills.
A small committed team with the long-held mantra that if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly. Using new technology, their own grain spirit and locally sourced ingredients, they want to create tasty, wallet-pleasing spirits for everyone who likes a tipple.
Combining a commercial and working distillery, which provides tours where visitors can learn about the Crafty Distillery’s unique approach to distillation, enjoy a taste of their Hills & Harbour Gin and admire the scenery all from the comfort of the new, modern purpose built facilities.
Galloway is the home of Crafty Distillery and a special corner of Scotland. Surrounded by forests and unspoilt coastlines, it’s the perfect larder for their Hills & Harbour ingredients. Noble fir needles and bladderwrack seaweed are distilled with 9 other botanicals, creating a vibrant, balanced and versatile gin. Their second edition new-look bottle was launched in October 2021; 30% lighter and featuring a world’s first spirit measure stopper, made from 100% natural cork and wood.
Key Botanical(s): Noble Fir Needles, Bladderwrack Seaweed
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 40% vol
Goes great with: A slice of fresh mango, tonic and ice.
A yearly limited edition from Crafty Distillery, each year’s release of their Galloway Gin is both unique and original. Each edition is made from 100% Scottish foraged botanicals and a base alcohol crafted by the team at Crafty Distillery using local grain. The 2022 Galloway Gin edition features a range of carefully foraged and selected botanicals to create a one of a kind Scottish Gin. Scottish juniper, elderberries, crab apples, raspberries, samphire and sugar kelp feature in this 2022 edition to gave the drinker a taste of the hills, coastlines and hedgerows of Galloway. The result is juniper led gin with some berry sweetness and savoury coastal notes, backed up with tartness and zing from the use of crab apples; clean, fresh and distinct.
Key Botanical(s): Scottish Juniper, Crab Apples, Samphire, Sugar Kelp
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 40% vol
Goes great with: A few raspberries, tonic and ice.
Perched on a hillside just outside the market town of Newton Stewart and with enviable views over the Galloway Hills, you’ll find the modern, purpose-built structure and welcoming environment that is Crafty Distillery.
With revealing and engaging tours, the award-winning Hills & Harbour Gin, artisan local produce and tasty cocktails on offer, Crafty Distillery has something for everyone. You can even join the team on a foraging tour, picking the crucial Noble Fir needles and Bladderwrack Seaweed that help make the unique Hills & Harbour Gin.
Tour: Yes
Cafe: Yes
Bar: Yes
Shop: Yes
Booking: Book a distillery tour here
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