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 […]
News and Blog
We won Gold at The Great British Food Awards!
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 […]
Afternoon Tea in Cumbria
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 […]
Goodbye Shed One Ulverston '23
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
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 […]
Cumbria Tourism's Makers And Producers Winner!
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 […]
#ActuallyMadeIn Campaign
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 […]
Cumbria Food Award Winners, and NWFamily Business Finalists!
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!
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 […]
Shed One Special Events & Experiences for 2024
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 […]
Sustainable Spirits at Shed One, Ulverston, Cumbria
Hello there, lovers of good times and good spirits! Winner of The Gin Guide’s Environmental Sustainability Award: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 North West Family Business Award Winner, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, 2023 Visit England’s Excellence Awards; Experience of the Year, 2023 Green Small Business Certified Green Tourism Silver Award As we approach the festive season, […]
Festive Gifts All Wrapped Up!
Shed One's Festive Gifts include Festive Bramble Gin Elixir and Botanical Vodka Gift Tubes The festive season is a time for celebration, togetherness, and of course, gift-giving. If you're on the hunt for unique, sustainable presents that encapsulate the spirit of the season, look no further than Cumbria's own Shed One. With their Festive Bramble […]
Shake, Stir, Sip: Gin Cocktail Recipes for a Spirited Evening
Are you ready to embark on a delightful journey through the world of gin cocktail recipes? Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a novice bartender, there's always room for some gin-spiration in your life. So, grab your shaker, dust off those fancy glasses, and let's dive into the world of gin-tastic concoctions! Classic Gin […]
Shed One Yiayia Gin Launch
YiaYia Gin Purchase Yiayia Gin here. A very special collaboration between Zoe of award-winning Shed One, and Irini Tzortzoglou, Masterchef Champion. Made with botanicals inspired by Irini's birthplace: Heraklion, Crete and dedicated to all the Grandmothers, their strength and support. Yiayia (Greek for Grandmother) has been inspired, created, distilled and bottled by women. Zoe, Lindsay […]
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Exciting news for gin lovers and tourism enthusiasts alike! Shed One, the popular gin distillery in Cumbria, has been announced as a finalist in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The national finals will see the distillery compete for the bronze, silver, or gold prize in their category. Shed One's success follows their recent win of Cumbria's […]

