Our Story
Some years ago a chance conversation led us to pool our resources and knowledge together to grow fruit in the wonderful fields of Herefordshire.
About Us
The Herefordshire Marches is a magical place, a natural border between England and Wales steeped in so much history it is impossible not to feel the spirit of this land in the countryside we tread and the people we meet.
For generations, we have farmed this land and now we have captured these natural elements in every sense. Carefully grown and hand-picked ingredients that celebrate our provenance and stimulate our senses. Every element of our process has a purpose and a passion, magically distilled into nature’s own essence.
Yours,
Richard Williams & Charles Turner
With cherry and apple orchards thriving and blueberries and strawberries planted we decided to put our name to a product that is farm-made, hand created and rich in provenance.
For the longest time, we have been gin lovers, the perfect way to unwind after a long day in the fields and one day we just asked ourselves… why not? As lifelong friends, we have always plotted and planned and we realised we had the perfect answer. Our wives Sally and Kate soon realised this was more than a mid-life crisis and joined the team.
OUR VISION WAS TO CREATE SMALL-BATCH, ARTISAN, COPPER DISTILLED SPIRITS USING OUR ORCHARD AND FARM BOTANICALS, GRAIN SPIRIT AND OUR OWN NATURAL WATER.
For two years we researched and tested countless recipes on our one litre Still. We instantly became very popular as we were never short of volunteers to taste our gin! With our recipes complete we purchased a 150-litre copper Still and converted our 250-year-old former cow shed into the distillery. Penrhos Spirits was born and so the adventure begins.
Penrhos Dry Gin
Our firstborn, a true classic. Our own blueberries, cherry blossom and honey combining with subtle flavours of pink pepper, cardamom and rose petals from the garden to create an extremely smooth fresh and pure gin.
Tasting Notes
The initial distinctive fresh summer aroma warms the mouth as the Mediterranean juniper stimulates the senses. Light unassuming floral notes lightly cascade through the flavours as the combination of rose petals and cherry blossom come to the fore. Combined with the Herefordshire blueberries, Penrhos Dry gives an exceedingly smooth and rounded finish.
Serve Suggestions
Take one balloon Stem Glass. Fill with plenty of ice. Slowly pour one part Penrhos Dry. Add three parts, Fever Tree tonic water and garnish with pink Grapefruit or blueberries and mint.
Penrhos Rhubarb Gin
Our second born and a match made in heaven (well Herefordshire actually). A gorgeous pink and tangy gin made with 250ml of pure Raspberry Red Rhubarb juice blended with our own Penrhos Dry to create a memorable gin.
Tasting Notes
A tart burst of fresh rhubarb fills the palette before being replaced with soft citrus and herbal notes that complement the smoothness of our Penrhos Dry.
Serve Suggestions
Take a stem balloon glass and add plenty of ice. Gently pour one part Penrhos Rhubarb and three parts Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water or Ginger Ale. During the summer, garnish with a slice of orange, remove stem ginger and Rosemary.
Penrhos Apple & Elderflower gin
Penrhos Apple and Elderflower is a delicious mix of the delicate notes of hedgerow elderflower and the crisp fruity edge of our own apples creating a light refreshing gin.
Tasting Notes
This apple and elderflower gin is a delicious British mix of the delicate floral tones of elderflower with the crisp fruity edge of apple, creating a light refreshing gin, delicious simply mixed with tonic.
Serve Suggestions
Serve with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and a slice of apple. For an extra elderflower kick, use Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic and garnish with mint.
PENRHOS BLUEBERRY GIN LIQUEUR
Made with blueberries handpicked from our fields and infused with our award winning London Dry Gin, this delicious liqueur is bursting with fruitiness and warmth.
Tasting Notes
A smooth, rich, dark liqueur with a rounded depth of flavour. Serve neat, with tonic or with Fizz.
Penrhos Zero – Raspberry
Distilled and bottled on Penrhos Farm with a specially selected mix of botanicals including our own blueberries and blended with the juice from our farm grown raspberries.
Tasting Notes
A fresh burst of fruity raspberry and hints of floral tones leaving with the taste beautiful botanicals.
Serve Suggestions
Serve over plenty of ice with tonic, raspberries and mint to create an elegant sophisticated drink.
PENRHOS MINIATURE GIN TRIO
The Penrhos Gin Trio contains three miniature (5cl) bottles of our award-winning range of handcrafted gins.
The set is perfect for sampling our flavours or makes a wonderful gift for any gin lover.
