When husband and wife Steven and Jenny McKerr and their young and growing family had the chance to take on a small farm in 2017 located in rural South Lanarkshire, the couple knew they had a unique opportunity to create something special. A farm that celebrated Scottish food and drink and somewhere the couple could build a legacy for their three daughters.
With a background in agriculture and food production, Jenny had seen and experienced first-hand the quality and range of food grown and produced in Scotland. When Jenny and Steven, who already had a successful and growing agricultural and commercial fencing business, took over the farm, many of the buildings needed to be renovated and modernised.
Together, the couple set to work on the not-so-small task of converting the original milking room into a micro-distillery where Jenny could create a range of spirits that both celebrated and respected Scotland’s farming heritage along with creating a range of gin liqueurs that infused fresh fruit and bold flavours. Besides more traditional flavours, Jenny wanted to develop gin liqueurs that reminded her of her childhood and trips to the local sweetie shop.
Jump to the present day, the farm, which is a working farm with a range of livestock, is home to The Wee Farm Distillery along with the Steak & Still Farm Shop, which stocks a wide range of regional and national goods and fresh produce, all carefully selected to complement the ethos of the farm and showcase the very best food and drink. Jenny and Steven also added The Distillers Cottage in 2021 and Drovers Lodge in 2023, holiday accommodation perfect for larger groups or families who want to explore and experience the local area.
Drovers Gin is the signature Scottish Gin from The Wee Farm Distillery and takes its name from Scotland’s Drovers. Drovers were responsible for transporting livestock by foot across Scotland, often navigating dangerous routes and spending the night in the wilderness with their livestock to prevent them from being attacked by wolves or stolen by bandits. Drovers Gin is a tribute to the many men and women who sometimes lost their lives protecting and nurturing their livestock over the centuries. It’s in part thanks to these hardy Drovers that Scotland has built its reputation for producing some of the best food in the world. The flavour profile for Drovers Gin was created to complement food, with the inclusion of pink peppercorns and allspice, along with a nod to some of the botanicals the Drovers would have encountered on their travels, heathers and thistles. Other botanicals include juniper, coriander, citrus peel, cassia, angelica, orris root, and liquorice. On the nose piney juniper, citrus and some subtle floral notes. On the palate light, refreshing, citrus with a hint of heather up front. A well balanced blend of zesty orange and gentle spices. On the finish Dry, crisp with a lingering pine freshness and spice notes.
Key Botanical(s): Pink Peppercorn, Allspice, Thistle, Heather
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 45% ABV
Goes great with: A slice of grapefruit, tonic and ice.
This gin is a toast to the spirit of Scottish farmers. Farmer Strength Drovers Gin celebrates the spirit and resilience of the men and women farmers who contribute to Scotland’s world class food and drink industry. It’s just the dram after a good days graft! A well balanced blend of citrus and spice resulting in a smooth, crisp gin.
Key Botanical(s): Pink Peppercorn, Allspice, Thistle, Heather
Gin Style: Navy Strength
Strength: 57% vol
Goes great with: A slice of grapefruit, tonic and ice.
This limited Artist Edition of the popular Drovers Gin from The Wee Farm Distillery includes a specially designed label featuring the Drovers Coo and comes in a presentation tube. The design for the label was commissioned by local Scottish artist Jan Laird.
Key Botanical(s): Pink Peppercorn, Allspice, Thistle, Heather
Gin Style: Distilled
Strength: 45% vol
Goes great with: A slice of grapefruit, tonic and ice.
The second in the Artist Edition of gins from The Wee Farm Distillery, Clydesdale Gin is distilled using a variety of classic gin botanicals with the inclusion of fresh local rhubarb and apples. The gin is described as having notes of fruit on the nose with sweet apple and rhubarb to taste. The gin features the artwork of a locally-bred prize-winning Clydesdale Horse by Jan Laird, that was specially commissioned following the success of Drovers Coo. True to the spirit of Scottish farming, the distillery team wanted to pay tribute to the working farm horse and celebrate the breed originating from South Lanarkshire.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Rhubarb, Apples
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 40% vol
Goes great with: A slice of apple, tonic and ice.
Coorie Gin is packed with fresh pears and a carefully balanced blend of cloves, nutmeg, cassia and cinnamon. The gin is fresh, bright and bold fruit with warming notes of aromatic and nutty spices on the nose. The gin has distinct fresh, sweet pears on the palate with a balance of warming spices. Cloves and nutmeg come through with some heat and cinnamon on the finish. The label artwork is by local artist Jan Laird and features The Wee Farm's much-loved donkeys, Amber and Buttercup.
Key Botanical(s): Pears, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 40% vol
Goes great with: A slice of fresh pear, tonic and ice.
This limited edition Clydesdale Gin comes in a unique and individual cermaic bottle designed and produced by Scots cermaic artist Rupert Blamire. Clydesdale Gin is distilled using a variety of classic gin botanicals with the inclusion of fresh local rhubarb and apples. The gin is described as having notes of fruit on the nose with sweet apple and rhubarb to taste. The gin features the artwork of a locally-bred prize-winning Clydesdale Horse by Jan Laird, that was specially commissioned following the success of Drovers Coo. True to the spirit of Scottish farming, the distillery team wanted to pay tribute to the working farm horse and celebrate the breed originating from South Lanarkshire.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Rhubarb, Apples
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 40% vol
Goes great with: A slice of apple, tonic and ice.
The Wee Farm Distillery, the first micro distillery in South Lanarkshire, is located in the Hills of Forth. Tucked away in an old traditional stone farm outbuilding, you’ll find the mint green door of the distillery. Inside you’ll find Jenny McKerr, owner and distiller of The Wee Farm Distillery. Using her small copper pot still ‘Morag’, Jenny produces a range of Scottish Gins, Scottish Gin based liqueurs and other spirits. Tours and tastings are available and all visitors are welcome along to experience a taste of The Wee Farm. The Wee Farm Distillery’s copper gin still is used to slowly infuse a mixture of traditional and local gin botanicals to create spirits that provide a real taste of the local landscape. Jenny distils, bottles and labels on the farm with help from her trusty sheep dog Victor. The Wee Farm also features the Steak & Still Farm Shop, which stocks a variety of gifts and fresh produce. For those who wish to enjoy a full Wee Farm experience, there’s a Distillers Holiday Cottage available, which includes a hot tub!
Tour: Yes
Shop: Yes
Booking: Distillery visits are by appointment. Call +44 (0)7725126905 to make arrangements
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