Why Buy Women Built? Did you know that Shed One Distillery is 50% owned by a woman? Zoe founded Shed One Distillery with husband, Andy, back in 2016. And what does she do within the business? Partner, Distiller, Spirits Creator, Marmalade Maker, Events Coordinator, Label Designer, Social Media Poster, Botanical-Afternoon Tea Baker... Zoe & Andy, […]

We are pleased to announce that we achieved two Silvers at The World Gin Awards! "The World Gin Awards select the very best gins in the internationally recognised gin styles and promote the world’s best gins to consumers and trade across the globe. The Taste categories are based upon the commonly held gin groupings which […]

Yes, you read it correctly, Fancy Frolic G&T in a Can! Shed One's first foray into Ready To Drink (RTD) G&T! And not only is it made with our special, small batch, Fancy Frolic Gin. We've created our own Cumbrian Tonic Water. All the quality and artisanal credentials you've come to expect from Shed One. […]

Cocktails & Cakes for Valentines. Looking for a special, early evening celebration? Here at Shed One Distillery, we'll be hosting Cocktail & Cakes for Valentines, Galentines, Palentines or just cos it's Friday. When? On Friday, February 14th, available between 3pm and 7pm. Shed One will close at 7.30pm. To secure a space or four, book […]

Thank you for all your purchases, reviews and support. Without you we wouldn't be here. Shed One will be open on December 24th, from 10.30am until 6pm. Andy will be there for collections and your last minute purchases. If you are further afield, have no fear! You can still order e-vouchers for experiences and monetary […]

We're so pleased to announce that we won at the in-Cumbria Business Awards! Best Community Involvement Award at the in-Cumbria Business awards! We weren't able to make the ceremony so Gill Haigh of Cumbria Tourism accepted on our behalf. Then, a few days ago, Alex brought it to Shed One. It's made of Cumbrian slate […]

We are so proud to share the news that we won GOLD at The Great British Food Awards for our Yiayia Gin. This was a special collaboration between Zoe of Shed One Distillery and Irini Tzotzorglou, a Masterchef Champion. Plus, both Lindsay and Thea of Shed One Distillery assisted with the mixing and tastings. As […]

We love Afternoon Tea in Cumbria! There are so many choices from your very classic to modern and quirky. Shed One's Afternoon Tea in Cumbria is our Afternoon G&Tea with Tour. Starting with a welcome Shed One tipple, followed by a Distillery Tour and then relax in our stylish bar with views of Ulverston's iconic […]

It's time to say "goodbye" to Shed One Ulverston '23 Gin. Bronze winner in the World Gin Awards. We have about 40 bottles left from the final batch. Once they're gone, they're gone. Next year's will be a different blend of foraged botanicals found within a mile or so of Shed One Distillery. To purchase […]

Cumbria: The Lakes And The Coast Channel 5: Wednesday, July 17th, 8pm. We're excited to tell you that Shed One Distillery will be featured on the first episode of Channel 5's new series! The production team followed us over a few months in 2023 while we foraged and created our Ulverston '23 Gin. We then […]

We won! The team here at Shed One are over the moon to win Cumbria Tourism's Makers And Producers Award. It is an honour to be the winner of this prestigious prize. Plus, the trophy is so beautiful. Created by Jo Vincent, "I mounted bespoke handmade glass forms, gold leafed, onto local Kirby Moor slate […]

What is the #ActuallyMadeIn Campaign? Launched by Manchester Gin, Tarquin Cornish Gin, Masons of Yorkshire and Brighton Gin. The #ActuallyMadeIn campaign to help consumers easily recognise where their favourite tipples are made. It’s all about provenance and clarity. How did #ActuallyMadeIn Campaign start? From Manchester Gin’s website blog: “We’re always asked – where do you […]

Wow! What a brilliant evening at the Cumbria Food Awards. The lovely Simon Rimmer, chef and presenter of Sunday Brunch, hosted the awards and we were very lucky to be one of the recipients. Shed One Distillery won the Cumbria Food Awards: Ethical & Sustainable. We are proud to fly the flag for micro businesses […]

World Drinks Awards Winners! Our foraged and locally grown Ulverston '23 Gin won Bronze at The World Gin Awards. Part of each sale goes into our Marmalade Fund and is donated to Furness Homeless Support. And then, our first official botanical spirit, Quince, won Bronze at The World Vodka Awards.  All the ingredients are grown […]

2023 was a year for awards, new spirits, special events & experiences! We were so proud to win SILVER at Visit England's Awards for Excellence; Experience of the Year, 2023. First we enjoyed a celebratory dinner with all the other finalists on Platform 9 and 3/4, The Harry Potter Studios. Then we were presented with […]