The Spirit of Bristol distillery stands as a beacon of artisanal craft. Helmed by award-winning Head Distiller Peter Lumber, born and bred on these very shores, we honour our maritime past by blending the finest of botanicals into spirits that stir the soul.

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OUR GINS

Working with sustainable partners, we ensure that every drop reflects our commitment to ethical craftsmanship. For the discerning palate, embark on a journey that’s bold, refined, and quintessentially Bristolian. Introducing our four flagship gins...

London Dry

Bold and unmistakable, our London Dry Gin is a masterclass in balance and depth. On the nose, juniper takes centre stage, accompanied by a warm peppery spice and bright citrus peel. The palate is rich and smooth, marrying classic juniper with zesty citrus and a warming blend of cardamom and lime leaf. As you savour it, peppery cubebs give way to a spiced finish of coriander seed and cassia bark, with lingering citrus peel ensuring perfect harmony.

Best enjoyed neat for those who appreciate complexity, or with tonic, where pine and citrus leap forth, softened by a deep warmth of spice.

42% ABV

Head Distiller Pete Lumbar signature

When enjoyed neat... Spirit of Bristol London Dry Gin delivers depth and complexity, built around a classic core of botanicals.

With Tonic Water... The pine and brighter citrus notes are elevated and the plentiful spice notes are deep and soft.

Nose: An instantly aromatic London Dry Gin with juniper, warm peppery spice and deep citrus peel notes.

Palate: Rich and smooth with a flavour profile of juniper, citrus and warming spice, skillfully married together with cardamom and aromatic, citrussy lime leaf.

Finish: Peppery cubebs lead into a dry and spiced finish of coriander seeds and cassia bark, with lingering citrus peel notes bringing balance.

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London Dry

£33.00 per bottle

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Our Perfect Pour

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The Glass

Highball

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The garnish

Fresh slice of lemon

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The tonic

Premium Indian (We like Fever-Tree)

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Method

Place a fresh slice Lemon in bottom of glass then fill with ice. Add 50ml gin. Add a premium Indian tonic stirring to desired taste.

Clifton Royale

Inspired by the elegance of Clifton’s terraces, Clifton Royale Gin is a sophisticated and floral delight. The aroma opens with lavender and soft spices, hinting at clove. On the palate, elderberry and lavender dance around a classic core of botanicals, delivering a balanced yet layered flavour. The finish is a blend of cassia bark and lavender, with bittersweet berry notes and a whisper of citrus, ensuring a harmonious and lasting impression.

With tonic, its delicate floral notes and piney juniper come to life, making for an elegantly refined experience.

43% ABV

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With Tonic Water... Floral notes are light and delicate and harmonise with piney juniper, with depth from citrus and soft spice.

Nose: A combination of floral lavender and gentle spice, with soft clove notes

Palate: Elderberry and floral notes of lavender layered around a classic core of botanicals that delivers balance and depth.

Finish: Cassia bark and lavender with bittersweet berry notes and underlying citrus.

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Clifton Royale

£38.50 per bottle

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The Glass

Copa

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The garnish

Fresh slice of orange

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The tonic

Premium elderflower (We like Fever-Tree)

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Method

Place fresh slice of orange bottom of glass then fill with ice. Add 50ml gin then premium elderflower tonic stirring to desired taste. 

Hotwells Spice

Inspired by the bustling spice trade of Bristol’s past, Hotwells Spice Gin is an aromatic adventure. The nose greets you with warm cloves, bright pepper, and the herbal freshness of lime leaf and nettle. On the palate, juniper blends effortlessly with floral pepper notes from cubebs and grains of paradise, while cardamom and lime leaf add a zesty, herbal complexity. The finish is dry, with a lingering warmth that’s rich with spice.

Driven by the Asian spices that would once have come to Bristol via Hotwells, enjoy it neat to experience the full depth, or pair with tonic to let the bright citrus and peppery notes truly shine.

44% ABV

Head Distiller Pete Lumbar signature

With Tonic Water... The lime citrus notes and juniper shine through with underlying deep spice and a kick of pepperiness. 

Nose: Spiced and aromatic with warming cloves, bright peppery notes, and a herbal character from lime leaf, lemon and nettles.

Palate: A well-balanced flavour profile with juniper, floral peppery notes of cubebs and grains of paradise, and herbal citrus notes or lemon, cardamon and lime leaf.

Finish: Pleasingly warming and dry with peppery spice notes that linger impressively.

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Hotwells Spice

£39.50 per bottle

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The Glass

Large Rocks

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The garnish

Fresh slice of lime

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The tonic

Premium Indian or ginger beer (We like Fever-Tree)

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Method

Place fresh slices of lime in bottom of glass then fill with ice. Add 50ml gin. Add a premium Indian tonic/ginger beer stirring to desired taste.

Harbourside

Crafted for the bold at heart, Harbourside Gin draws inspiration from Bristol’s maritime past. The nose entices with fruitiness from blackberry and elderberry, layered with cassia and clove spice, citrus, and lavender. The palate is full-bodied and complex, offering juniper, zesty orange and lemon peel, and rich blackberry undertones. Floral lavender adds a fresh note, while the finish lingers with cassia, clove, and elderberry, all balanced by bright citrus peels.

A gin begging to be savoured in a classic Bramble cocktail, this is a standout Navy Strength with distinctive character and depth.

58% ABV

Head Distiller Pete Lumbar signature

Nose: Enticing with a distinctive fruitiness alongside cassia and clove spice and undertones of citrus and lavender.

Palate: Full and complex with juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, and deep blackberry notes, developing a rural and subtle fruity character.

Finish: A wave of floral lavender leads into a finish of warm cassia and clove spice and elderberry notes, with lingering citrus peels.

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Harbourside

£48.00 per bottle

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The Glass

Large rocks

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The garnish

Fresh slice of orange

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The tonic

Premium Indian or elderflower (We like Fever-Tree)

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Method

Place fresh slice of orange bottom of glass then fill with ice. Add 50ml gin. Add a premium elderflower tonic stirring to desired taste.