The beginning of our story is like many other stories. One morning in spring 2019, two friends walking through Ancoats saw blackberries growing amongst the decay of a derelict pub. The morning sun lit the scene perfectly as nature sought to reclaim some land in the streets that gave birth to the Industrial Revolution. The scene captured the rebirth of Ancoats perfectly, and the idea for the Ancoats Distillery was born in that moment.
We do not use any concentrates, artificial colours, flavours or infusions in producing Ancoats Gin. Hand-crafted from carefully selected botanicals, all the flavour comes from the organic material and the distilling process.
Those who know Ancoats, know that it is no longer an area of forgotten mills and abandoned factories. Honouring Manchester’s industrial heart, our gin pays tribute to both the history and the people of the past, and those that now call Ancoats home.