Our special edition Chalkstream Gold Gin is distilled with Maris Otter barley which is grown in the fields bordering the distillery.
Chalkstream Gold Gin has a superbly smooth mouthfeel. Juniper takes centre stage, complemented by the subtle sweetness and unique flavours of Maris Otter barley. Bay and rosemary add a touch of complexity to the bright and botanical blend.
As featured by Craft Gin Club, Gin of the Month, March 2021.
“Perfection in a bottle.” (Craft Gin Club member’s comment)
Serve with premium Indian tonic, a slice of pink grapefruit and lots of ice.
Our Sunset Citrus Gin is inspired by the beautiful ruby red sunsets over the gin-clear waters of the River Test. We have brought together the zesty citrus flavours of pink grapefruit and pomelo with the subtle sweetness of rosehip to create a uniquely refreshing gin and tonic.
“A truly beautiful expression with an exceptionally lively nose, full-bodied and well-rounded layers of fresh grapefruit and pomelo burst from the bottle. These flavours stay centre-stage across the palate and are supported by a light touch of juniper as the expression opens up fully. Rosehip intermingles with the bright citrus to leave a silky sweetness across the finish. Exceptional.”
(Peter Downes, Senior Spirits Partnership Executive, Craft Gin Club)
Serve with premium Indian tonic, a slice of pink grapefruit or blood orange and lots of ice.
Our special edition Spiced Rum is distilled with riverside botanicals and Caribbean spirit. The result is an English-inspired, smooth Spiced Rum.
“With soft brown sugar sweetness, touches of citrus and a base of spice and smooth meadowsweet, this rum is perfect for sipping on the rocks, served with ginger ale or in a rum cocktail.”
(Graham McAteer, Spirits Partnerships Lead, Craft Gin Club)
As featured by Craft Gin Club as Rum of the Month, July 2024.
“My husband loves rum and says this is one of the best rums he has tasted in years. Another bottle on its way to me!”
“Fantastic rum. My favourite so far! Love the aroma, love the taste.”
(Craft Gin Club members’ comments)
Our Story
It starts with our location. We craft ‘True River Spirit’ on the banks of the world famous River Test, in the heart of the English countryside in Hampshire.
The river is internationally renowned for its fly fishing and ‘gin-clear waters' and it is this backdrop that provides the inspiration behind The River Test Distillery.
We wanted to make an outstanding gin, a gin which both complements a premium tonic and is distinctive enough to be enjoyed neat, as a sipping gin, simply with ice.
Our gin is the spirit of the river and its botanicals in a bottle, which in itself tells our story.