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Distilleries in Cornwall
Cornwall pairs a strong tourism economy with a distinctive craft-spirits scene built on gin and rum. Coastal and farm-based distilleries make it a popular stop on a wider Cornish visit.
Estimated 20+ distilleries in the region · 5 featured below
- A gin- and rum-led craft scene with a coastal identity
- Tarquin's — one of England's best-known craft gins
- Field-to-bottle and farm-based producers
- High summer tourism footfall
Distilleries to know
Tarquin's (Southwestern Distillery)
Wadebridge
GinRumToursColwith Farm Distillery
Lanlivery
VodkaGinToursField-to-bottle, estate-grown
Curio Spirits
Mullion
GinVodkaToursPocketful of Stones
Hayle
GinRumToursCaspyn gin
Cornish Distilling Co
Truro
RumGin
Featured selection — not a complete list. Details change; confirm tours and opening times with each distillery before visiting.
Visiting & tours
Several Cornish distilleries open to visitors in the tourist season, with tours and tastings at Tarquin's, Colwith Farm, Curio and Pocketful of Stones. Book ahead in summer, when demand is highest.
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Useful resources
- How to Start a Distillery in the UKThe end-to-end path from idea to first legal sale — licence, duty, premises, equipment and costs.
- Distiller's Licence UK: The APPA ProcessThe current HMRC approval that replaced the withdrawn DLA1 — who needs it, how to apply, and timelines.
- UK Distillery Startup CostsWhat it really costs to start — micro gin from £70k to whisky-capable £500k+ — broken down line by line.
- Craft Distillery Insurance UKThe specialist cover distilleries need and why standard policies miss stills, stock and flammable-vapour risk.
- UK distilleries directoryBrowse distilleries, gin schools and tours by region and city.