Independent UK craft-distilling guide
Start, run and find UK craft distilleries
The independent guide to opening a distillery in the UK — the licence, the costs, the equipment and the cover — plus a directory of distilleries, gin schools and tours.
Independent · UK-specific · Updated for 2026
The operator essentials
Starting a distillery
The four things that actually stop people — the licence, the costs and the cover — current for 2026. No vendor pitch.
The directory
Find a distillery near you
Distilleries, gin schools and tours across the UK — browse by region.
Tours & experiences
Visit a distillery
Independent visit guides to the UK's best distillery tours — what to expect, how long they take, how to book, and whether each is worth it.
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