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The Isle of Wight Distillery

Explore the spirits, production style and story of The Isle of Wight Distillery.

British spirits producer based in Ryde, Isle of Wight, known for the 'Mermaid' line of handcrafted gin and vodka that highlight local ingredients and sustainable practices.
artisanal gin artisanal vodka spiced rum small-batch spirits ready-to-drink (RTD)
Producer range

Producer range The Isle of Wight Distillery

Spirit categories

artisanal gin artisanal vodka spiced rum small-batch spirits ready-to-drink (RTD)

Representative products

Mermaid Gin 70cl Mermaid Pink Gin 70cl Mermaid Zest Gin 70cl Mermaid Salt Vodka 70cl

Raw materials

rock samphire (foraged locally) Boadicea hops (Ventnor Botanic Gardens) elderflower strawberries (Arreton Valley, for Mermaid Pink) grains (for the vodka) Wight Salt (local sea salt) Isle of Wight spring water
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Small-batch production with slow distillation and strict cut control: the 'heart' of each batch is prioritised. Use of locally foraged ingredients where possible and blending with Isle of Wight spring water.

Distillation

Column still distillation, small-batch production with selection of the 'heart' of each distillate.

Producer history The Isle of Wight Distillery

Founded in 2014 by Xavier Baker and Conrad Gauntlett, the distillery launched its flagship product, Mermaid Gin, in the summer of 2015. Since its debut it has established itself as an artisanal island producer and gradually expanded its range to include vodka, rum and gin variants.

Production philosophy

Small-batch production using natural local ingredients and a sustainability-oriented approach: plastic-free packaging, support for marine conservation projects and attention to raw material traceability.

Territory

Isle of Wight, southern coast of England; operations and identity strongly tied to the island territory.

Awards and recognitions

The official site cites recognitions including IWSC awards and eco-packaging awards from the American Distilling Institute (as reported by the producer).

The Isle of Wight Distillery

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