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Isle of Wight Distillery

The Isle of Wight Distillery is the Isle of Wight’s first and only distillery.

Founded by Xavier Baker and Conrad Gauntlett the company distil award-winning spirits. They do things differently, minimising waste, using ethically sourced and often local ingredients to craft a range of spirits.

Below are some articles mentioning the Distillery.

26, August 2021·2 min read

‘An assignment of the [Ryde Arena] lease is taking place’ IW council tell News OnTheWight

Over the last few months there have been rumours circulating about the potential future of Ryde Arena. News OnTheWight has been speaking to those involved who tell us where things stand at the moment

4, March 2022·1 min read

Call for Isle of Wight to become first in UK to say no to Russian Standard vodka

Some retailers have already declared their intention to stop, but this resident is calling on Isle of Wight retailers to stand with Ukraine and stop selling Russian Standard vodka

19, August 2019·4 min read

Despite some challenging weather Cowes, enjoyed another successful regatta

Suzanne and Alan share this annual roundup of activities and events held during Cowes Week.

6, July 2020·2 min read

Double Isle of Wight beach clean-up nets over 400 kilos of rubbish

What an amazing effort by the volunteers from Planet Aware, Isle of Wight Distillery, National Trust and Amey

Kirsty Gwilliam (Café Assistant); Rachel Thomson (Community Centre Manager); and Wendy Parsons (Café Supervisor) - and a five litre 'flagon' of the hand sanitiser at the centre which is labelled 'True Island Spirit'

27, March 2020·1 min read

First batch of Isle of Wight Distillery’s hand sanitiser delivered

The hand sanistiser is really going to help Pan Together with their meal delivery service, essential shopping provision and prescription-collection offer for local residents in need

27, March 2023·5 min read

First look: See inside Goddards Brewery’s new Branstone brewery, bar and restaurant (Photos & podcast) (updated)

Get to see Goddards Brewery’s new Branstone home - brewery, bar and restaurant - before it opens to the public in a few weeks and listen to the MD. It’s pretty impressive

17, March 2022·1 min read

Gold award for Isle of Wight Distillery’s Pink Mermaid Gin in International Wine and Spirit Competition

More great news for Isle of Wight Distillery as they pick up another global award for one of their products

3, October 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight businesses celebrated at Awards event

A whopping 1,400 nominations were cast, with 370 separate businesses nominated for the first Best in Business Awards. OnTheWight has details of the winners.

20, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Councillor cites poor maintenance by AEW for collapse of Ryde rink plans

Neglected Ryde Arena loses potential gin distillery hub due, a councillor says, to maintenance lapses

Isle of Wight Whisky xavier baker and conrad gauntlett

17, December 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery announce the latest string to their bow

First they brought us Mermaid Gin, then Sea Salt Vodka, then Navy-strength rum, now Isle of Wight Distillery announce their oak-aged Isle of Wight whisky.

27, October 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery crowned ‘Best Drinks Producer’ at BBC Food and Farming Awards

Isle of Wight Distillery triumphs, earning BBC Radio 4's esteemed 'Best Drinks Producer' accolade

30, July 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery launch Mermaid Gin and Tonic in cans

Always innovating, the new can from Isle of Wight Distillery is printed and plastic-free, plus 100% recyclable and the brand remains emphatically Net Zero

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