About Spirit of Herts
Our distillery and the gin-lovers who run it
WHAT WE DO
We make craft gin in the Hertfordshire countryside, using botanicals foraged from our surroundings and inspired by the towns and villages of our beautiful and historic county.
OUR GIN PALACE
Visit our distillery, learn about the history and manufacture of gin and watch it being made. Our ‘Gin Palace’ sells our entire range and customers can ‘try before they buy’.
our distillery
Our buildings were originally a Victorian stable and later a saddlemaker’s workshop. Our restoration uncovered many original features – like the hoof-worn stone stable floor – and unearthed countless bags of leather, brass tack and bridles.
our customers
Visitors to our distillery and shop are welcome. We also collaborate with charities, businesses, visitor attractions, sports clubs and private individuals to create unique gin with stunning labelling and branding.
Out and about
We love to visit events all around the county to introduce our gins to a wider audience. Our beautifully restored vintage horse-box bar always makes a splash. Visit us and discover more about Spirit of Herts.
MEET THE TEAM
Richard Daniel - Founder
With gin-making, Richard has allowed a hobby to become an all-consuming passion and second career. He even rebuilt and refurbished our historical Victorian stable building by hand.
Richard Osmond - Distiller and Forager
Richard is the head distiller. He’s also an expert forager of wild botanicals. His recipes weave together folklore, history and wild flavour to take drinkers on a magical journey.
Tippi - Gin Hound
Tippi is the official distillery dog. Find her napping in the spirit boutique most days. Rare wakeful periods are spent with our resident forager Richard, scouring the forests for new and exciting aromas.
The Old Saddlery, Coleman Croft
The distillery, spirit boutique and gin school can all be found in our historic stable buildings at Coleman Croft, between St Albans, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. (AL4 9HJ).
Coleman Croft: Shop, Dine, Experience
At COLEMAN CROFT you will find premium and authentic retail, dining and entertainment experiences, including an Italian Bistro, the UK’s premier outdoor kitchen showroom and a beauty salon. Click Coleman Croft more information