Site tours are a great way to learn from other businesses, share ideas and contacts and collaborate with others (they are also really enjoyable).
Tours always follow a similar format of hearing where the business started to where it now and plans for the future. We then take a tour of the site and if we’re lucky and it’s a food or drink business we get to sample the products.
This year we’ve already been to The Toffee Shop and Grasmere Gingerbread - so what’s coming up?
Thursday 5th June - Shed One Distillery Site Tour (World Environment Day) – 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Come and join Zoe & Andy at Shed One Distillery on World Environment Day to find out more about their award-winning micro distillery. Environmental sustainability is also at the heart of their business. As an enterprise that rents their building and has no outside space they have to think outside the box when it comes to fully embracing green initiatives.
Begin with a welcome (choice of alcohol or non-alcohol) tipple followed by a tour of the distillery where they will talk about how it all began with 3 gins in a shed in their garden, to where they are now creating and distilling gin, vodka and liqueurs and hosting experiences. Plus, their plans for the future. Back in the visitor bar, relax with some savoury and sweet canapes (inspired by the botanicals in their spirits), tea, coffee and tasters. Zoe & Andy will be on hand to answer any questions.
Shed One Distillery won The Gin Guide’s Environmental Sustainability award for 4 years running; Cumbria Food Awards, Sustainable/Ethical Business 2024; in-Cumbria Business Awards, Best Community Involvement of the Year 2024 and Cumbria Tourism’s Makers & Producers Award 2024.
*Canapes are gluten free & vegetarian.
Thursday 3rd July – The Lakes Distillery Site Tour – 10am to 12noon
Go behind the scenes at The Lakes Distillery’s state-of-the-art distillery where their Whisky maker’s unique approach comes to life. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, you will explore the Still Room, learn about the impact of oak and cask seasoning on flavour creation, and discover how they make The Lakes whisky, gin, and vodka.
Guests over the age of 18 are invited to enjoy a hosted tasting of three spirits, with the opportunity to visit the distillery shop.
