Rugby Distillery
Winner 2026
Distillery of the Year,West Midlands 2026
Announced 20 October 2026.
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Who they are
Rugby
Rugby Distillery is an independent family-owned and run small-batch distillery at Home Farm near Rugby. Founded by Rugby natives Richard and Emma, its spirits draw heavily on the heritage of the town and the game, with its flagship 1823 Dry Gin named after the year associated with William Webb Ellis. The working farm distillery also produces Navy Strength, Rhubarb, Menton Lemon and Half Time Orange gins and operates tastings, gin schools and private events.
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