Spirits Inspired By The Joy Of Seaside Living

Award-winning gin and rum handcrafted in Folkestone using sustainable aluminium bottles.

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Loved by our Customers

Award-winning spirits, memorable tours and a warm welcome. Here's what our customers have to say.

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "The Coastal Dry Gin is incredibly refreshing, especially on a hot day. The new Spiced Rum is fantastic too!"

    Sally

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  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "We met Pete at the distillery and had a wonderful private tasting. The gins and spiced rum were fantastic. We're visiting from Canada, and these award-winning bottles definitely won't make it home full!"

    Chris

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  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Love this place. The gin is amazing, the new rum is brilliant, and the taproom on Fridays is well worth a visit."

    Michael

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Meet the Founder

Every bottle begins in Folkestone.

I started The Folkestone Distillery with one goal: to create spirits inspired by the joy of seaside living.

From award-winning Beach Buoys Gin to handcrafted Spice Gulls Rum, every bottle is distilled in small batches just minutes from the Kent coast.

Whether you're visiting the taproom, joining a distillery tour or enjoying a drink at home, I hope every bottle brings a little of the coast with it.

Pete Bracewell

Founder & Head Distiller

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Life at The Folkestone Distillery

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