True River Spirit

Inspired by nature.
Distilled on the banks of the River Test in Hampshire, England

The River Test Distillery London Dry Gin

Our award-winning gin is a classic London Dry gin with gently honeyed, floral notes and infused with handpicked meadowsweet flowers.

It is distilled in small batches and crafted using pure chalk-filtered water, which comes from the aquifer that feeds into the river, creating an exceptionally smooth gin.

“Very easy to sip. Delightful.” (Judges’ notes, The Spirits Business Awards 2020)

Serve with premium Indian tonic, a slice of lime and lots of ice.

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The River Test Distillery Chalkstream Gold Gin

Our special edition Chalkstream Gold is distilled with Maris Otter barley which is grown in the fields bordering the distillery.

Chalkstream Gold 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.

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“Perfection in a bottle.” (Craft Gin Club member’s comment)

Serve with premium Indian tonic, a slice of pink grapefruit and lots of ice.

 
The River Test Distillery Sunset Citrus Gin

Our new release Sunset Citrus 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 Story

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.