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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.

MERMAID GIN_FOUNDERS_XAVIER BAKER (L) & CONRAD GAUNTLETT (R)

5, March 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery scales up with new Mermaid Gin bottle

As well as a beautiful new bottle design, doing their bit towards sustainability Isle of Wight Distillery will be piloting a refill scheme, enabling Island customers to have their bottles refilled on site

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

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

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

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.

24, May 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery wins Best Local Drink Producer in Business Awards

No stranger to awards, the Isle of Wight Distillery has picked up another, this one voted for by the public.

20, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South: Final episode airs this week

Summer draws to a close in Channel 5's Jewel of the South series as Sandown's vibrant Carnival makes final preparations

4, April 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery’s hand sanitiser now available to the public

Isle of Wight Distillery's hand sanitiser is now available to the public at a number of outlets across the Island

6, June 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Distillery’s brand new gin – Mermaid Zest – is limited edition

A brand new gin and bottle colour from Isle of Wight Distillery - Mermaid Zest - and it’s limited edition - launches today

Mermaid Ryde Arena proposal - Entrance closeup - Oct 2023

6, October 2023·2 min read

Mermaid Centre: Ryde Arena’s future hopes Isle of Wight Distillery: See the plans (updated)

Isle of Wight Distillery’s bold bid to convert Ryde Arena into a visitor attraction

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.

31, July 2018·2 min read

On board HMS Victory for ‘Black Tot Day’ launch of Isle of Wight Distillery’s Navy Strength Rum

Isle of Wight Distillery launched their latest product - HMS Victory Navy Strength Rum - aboard HMS Victory today on ‘Black Tot Day’. Well done to all involved, it's a great advert for the Island.

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