From beach walk to bar

A Cornish distillery exploring flavour across gin, rum and whisky.

Rock Distillery evolved from a walk along Rock Beach with our dog, Blue. Today, our darling Blue has been succeeded by the ever-brilliant BluToo, and Rock Distillery has grown into an impressive producer of gins, rums, whiskies, vodkas, brandies and liqueurs.

Rock Distillery produces ten exceptional gins, all sugar-free and made from 100% natural ingredients: “There are no syrups or artificial flavourings – just the purest produce we can find. We have also created a fabulous dry vermouth, which makes a sensational dry martini. It pairs beautifully with several of our gins, but is a particular hit when matched with our Cornish Gold Gin to create a dirty martini. Simply add two-thirds Rock Vermouth to one-third Rock Cornish Gold Gin, stir, and garnish with an olive on a stick – just wow!”

The rum collection at Rock Distillery now comprises 15 distinct expressions. The two most refined are True Taste, a 57% Navy-strength white spirit, and Victory Dark Rum, a five-year-old rum matured in oak barrels. Beloved classics such as Golden Vanilla, Coconut Paradise and Dark Spiced Pineapple remain available, perfect for instant cocktails. The newest addition, Cornish Rock Chocolate Orange, is expertly infused with fresh orange and rich dark chocolate.

Each Rock Distillery shop features tasting stations, inviting visitors to sample any of these exceptional rums.

Rock Distillery also offers a range of vodka liqueurs based on its crystal-clear Classic Vodka, which itself makes an excellent Bloody Mary. The Toffee Vodka liqueur, when mixed with apple juice in a chilled cocktail glass, becomes almost a dessert in disguise. Brandy-based liqueurs are also featured, including the famous Brandy Snap & Lime Twist cocktail: a measure of Brandy Snap, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and a splash of soda or sparkling water served in a chilled glass. A very special new brandy release is expected soon.

Whiskey production has been a focus at Rock Distillery for some time. Its first release was a three-year-old single malt made from pale barley, triple-distilled and aged in ex-French red wine barrels at a consistent 21°C. The whiskey is then cut with Cornish spring water. The elevated maturation temperature contributes to a richer profile and distinctive character.

At Christmas, the distillery released an eight-year-old whiskey, matured in the same ex-French red wine barrels for a full eight years at 21°C. This warm environment naturally accelerates ageing: for every 5°C increase, maturation effectively doubles. As a result, this eight-year-old whiskey achieves the richness and complexity typically associated with spirits aged for over 30 years.

To complement its whiskey range, Rock Distillery also produces a selection of liqueurs using the three-year-old single malt. The Peanut Whiskey liqueur is popular as an after-dinner drink or apéritif, often served with salted peanuts. Other offerings include the Whiskey Warmer, enhanced with local honey and ginger, and the zesty Whiskey Sour, crafted with fresh lemon and pink grapefruit. In total, Rock Distillery currently offers 11 liqueurs in a variety of flavours, designed to suit every refined palate. Visitors are encouraged to explore the range during a tasting session at one of the distillery’s locations, where they are certain to discover the perfect spirit.

CORNISH ROCK GIN
Unit 34-38 Clear Space, Dunveth Business Park,
Wadebridge
PL27 7FE
01208 851718
www.rockgincornish.com