Distillery
Silverback (Gorilla Spirits Co.)
Silverback is the flagship brand of Gorilla Spirits Co., a UK company producing gin and other spirits in small batches. The brand is known for a range of gins (including London Dry and Old Tom versions), handcrafted in Hampshire and linked to gorilla conservation initiatives.
- Upton Grey · Hampshire · United Kingdom
- Since 2015
- 2 products
The story
The Silverback range was created within Gorilla Spirits Co., founded in 2015. The first product launched was Silverback Mountain Strength Gin; since then the company has expanded its offering with various flavored gins, vodka and liqueurs, while also promoting a fixed donation to gorilla conservation.
Production philosophy
Producing small‑batch spirits using quality British ingredients and an ethical approach: part of the proceeds are donated to gorilla conservation projects. The company emphasizes recognizable flavours and trade support through promotional activities and collaborations.
Territory
Hampshire, England (United Kingdom)
Awards and recognition
IWSC results: recognitions include Silver Outstanding for Silverback Mountain Strength Gin (IWSC 2017) and Silver Outstanding medals for Old Tom and Maraba Coffee Liqueur (IWSC 2018). Blackback Mountain Strength Vodka is listed among Gold winners (IWSC 2017).
Production method
Small‑batch production; the gins are produced by redistilling a British wheat base spirit with selected botanicals. Some products are formulated as Old Tom (slightly sweetened) or feature particular finishes.
Distillation
Redistillation in small‑batch of the neutral spirit (British wheat base) together with the botanicals; artisanal process declared by the producer.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Upton Grey
- Categories
- London Dry gin
- Old Tom gin
- flavoured gins
- craft vodka
- liqueurs (e.g. coffee liqueur)
- British small‑batch spirits
- Raw materials
- base spirit made from 100% British wheat
- botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica)
- fruit (e.g. strawberries for the flavored editions)
- Representative products
- Silverback Mountain Strength Gin (London Dry-style)
- Silverback Old Tom Gin
- Silverback Wild Strawberry Gin
- Blackback Mountain Strength Vodka
- Maraba Coffee Liqueur
What makes it distinctive
- Flagship brand of Gorilla Spirits Co., produced in Hampshire (UK).
- Part of the proceeds/donation (£1 per bottle or declared percentages) to The Gorilla Organisation for gorilla conservation.
- Range includes London Dry, Old Tom and flavoured gins; presence also of vodka and liqueurs.
- Has received IWSC recognitions (medals listed in the official IWSC results).
