Devon Distillery’s mobile gin distillery ideal for weddings, parties and events
Engines at the ready, because Devon Distillery is ‘on the move’ this summer with the launch of the UK’s first mobile gin distillery.
Seeing a gap in a very popular gin market, founder of Devon Distillery, Cosmo Caddy, took inspiration from the arduous journey he took 4 years ago transporting his Grappa still from Italy to Devon.
Sitting on the back of a beautiful vintage pickup, the copper still travels the length and breadth of the country visiting gin fans at events, festivals and weddings creating bespoke gin personal to each and every host.
Aptly named Ginny, the 1973 VW T2 pickup is ideal for taking its precious cargo. The design of the still, botanical basket and condenser were all constructed with Ginny in mind, and have been carefully converted to ensure the still could be seamlessly secured to the van.
Ginny safely transports the still, otherwise know as ‘Prosperity’, to any location, along with a extensive catalogue of 26 botanicals to allow the host to tailor their gin to their palette’s specific preference. For an extra special touch, a petal from a wedding bouquet or a herb from the garden can be added as a momentous of the day.
“As far as botanicals go, I am a fan of citrus gins or those with a curious flavour. We offer 26 of the most recognisable botanicals, although I most look forward to our customers adding their own personal touches to the gins with herbs and flowers from their own special places” Cosmo explains.
After being infused by anything from cardamom to saffron, the carefully distilled gin is then decanted into bottles with customised labels. Making between 20 to 100 litres of gin at any one event, the host and their guests are guided through the distilling process with an expert distiller who can offer advice and guidance on flavour profiles as well as offering an inside guide on how gin is precisely created.
Follow Still on the Move around the country as Ginny and Prosperity parks up at different events throughout the festival season. From Bristol to up North in Newcastle, find the Devon Distillery team creating beautiful blends of personalised gin at several Gin Festival events. Gin Festival is a non-stop tour across the UK that brings some of the world’s finest gin to adoring fans and Still on the Move is delighted to be part of the celebration of this carefully crafted spirit.