No day is ever the same when you juggle creating award-winning gins, running a distillery, and looking after your one-year-old baby; the days are hectic, but owners Will and Yazz wouldn’t change it for the world. So, what does a typical day look like for the distillery duo? Well, the pair certainly aren’t in need […]
When you manage a gin company based in the North East, you’ll often find yourself locked away in the distillery serving up batches of gin, or out and about at events and markets. That’s pretty much how managing director Yazz spends most of her days, on top of balancing being a mum to her one-year-old […]
Our collection of Dragon Slayer Gins are inspired by historic legends who, according to folklore, slayed ferocious dragons. Our distillery is located near Sockburn Lane; legend has it that the land was once roamed by the vicious Sockburn Worm. Learning of this folklore, combined with the strong desire to create the perfect gin, sparked the […]
There’s a new kid on the block, and we truly can’t wait for you to sample him. Introducing Sigurd, our double distilled gin packed with rhubarb and floral notes – perfect for that summertime tipple. We started experimenting with this gin back in January, and after around 15 small distillations we finally have the right […]
Our flagship gin was designed with flexibility in mind; we wanted it to be smooth, citrusy, and easy-to-enjoy, no matter how you prefer to drink it – on the rocks, with tonic, or with lemonade. Over the years, though, we’ve sampled our fair share of tonics, and of course, have warmed to a few flavors, […]
Our small family-ran County Durham-based distillery is celebrating after one of our flagship gins won in the flavour category of the Gin Guide Awards. Our distillery, which is based in Darlington’s countryside, has secured an award for the flavour of our Sir John Lambton strawberry and mint gin. The gin, which was judged against hundreds of […]
In 2023, we’re taking Dragon Slayer Distillery on the road, as we want people across the region to learn about County Durham’s folklore, and of course, have a sip of our one-of-a-kind gin and become part of our legendary guild. We have plenty of events in the pipeline, but here are a few you can […]
The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and it’s making us crave a delicious, fruity gin cocktail to enjoy in the sunshine. So, we thought we’d rustle up a recipe for you to try out just in time for bank holiday weekend to serve at your Easter soiree to impress your guests […]
Do you consider yourself to be a gin connoisseur? Well, if you’re in the market for a botanical fusion of smooth, moreish gin, you’ve come to the right place. You can find our Dragon Slayer gin in a number of places scattered around our County Durham-based distillery. So, whether the North East is your permanent […]
Friday the 13th of May marks World Cocktail Day and in celebration of this wonderful day we have created a delicious cocktail to tingle your taste buds. It’s super easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. A perfect recipe for summer! Introducing our Citrus Gin Spritz, lovingly crafted to pair perfectly with our […]
