Shakespeare Distillery scoops two awards at the Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards

Shakespeare Distillery has scooped two awards at the 2023 Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards held on 20th October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

The independent artisan spirit producer retained awards in the Best Green Business category and Top Attraction category for the second consecutive year. The awards recognise the achievements of a wide range of enterprises, from family-run independents and restaurants to large-scale employers that make a priority of looking after their staff.

Shakespeare Distillery, which was founded in 2015 by Simon Picken and Peter Monks, is Stratford-upon-Avon's only working distillery and produces a series of spirits including Stratford Gin, Jester Rums, and distillery specials. The Distillery also provides daily tours and other experiences including a Gin School, Cocktail Masterclasses and River Avon Gin Tasting Cruises.

The latest addition is a shop, Tasting Room, and Rum School in the centre of Stratfordupon-Avon at 1 High Street. The building used to be the home of Judith, William Shakespeare’s daughter and her husband, Thomas Quiney. Shakespeare Distillery has converted the upper two floors of the historical building into a state-of-the-art facility for enjoying its spirits. On the ground floor, the shop showcases its spirits plus a range of wine, beer, cider, and chocolates from local producers.

Peter Monks, Director at Shakespeare Distillery, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won not one, but two awards in retaining Best Green Business and Top Attraction for the second year running.

“For a busy tourist town with many choices for the visitor, we are humbled to have once again received this Top Attraction award. It is also amazing to be recognised as a leading Green Business, as this is something we planned from the outset in our selection of highly energy efficient modern distilling equipment. Winning both these awards is testament to how hard the entire team at Shakespeare Distillery works, and we are extremely proud of them.”