Iron Ridge Wins Best English Single Malt Whisky at the World Whiskies 2026

Well, this is one for the history books. We’re thrilled to announce that Hammond’s Iron Ridge Single Malt Whisky – created in collaboration with TV presenter, author, and journalist Richard Hammond – has been named Country Winner – Best English Single Malt Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. And if that wasn’t enough, it…

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A Toast to the Future – The Road to Jerez, Part VII

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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The Heart of Sherry: A Day at Páez Morilla – The Road to Jerez, Part VI

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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Over the Mountains to Spain – The Road to Jerez, Part V

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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Lunch in the Cave: Domaine de Bellevue – The Road to Jerez, Part IV

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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La Rochelle Nights – The Road to Jerez, Part III

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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Of Wine, Wood, and Friendship at Domaine Baron – The Road to Jerez, Part II

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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Setting Forth from Portsmouth – The Road to Jerez Part 1

At the close of this summer, Hawkridge’s Phil and James embarked from Portsmouth alongside Cripps & Co’s Harry Henriques, Fred Hicks, and Alex D’Elia on a journey to discover the casks that will shape Hawkridge’s and Cripps’ future spirits—tracing each barrel back to the very place its story begins. Their travels led them through sunlit…

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We’ve Won IWSC’s 2025 International London Dry Gin Producer Trophy

Hawkridge Distillers is proud to announce that we have won the IWSC’s 2025 International London Dry Gin Producer Trophy for Store Gin, created in partnership with The Store Oxford. This award recognises excellence in London Dry gin production and is one of the most competitive and technically exacting accolades in the global spirits industry. The…

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We Are the Creators of the World’s Best London Dry Gin 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the gin we have recently made for The Store has been crowned World’s Best London Dry Gin 2025 at the prestigious World Gin Awards, a global celebration of excellence in distilling, flavour, and craftsmanship. In collaboration with our friends at The Store Oxford, we set out to create something timeless,…

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