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Small steps, big plans

At Twistillery, sustainability isn't one single thing. It's about looking at the bigger picture, understanding how everything connects and finding ways to make better use of the resources around us. From growing our own botanicals to reusing water and creating habitats for wildlife.

We set out to develop not just a distillery or a farm, but a whole interconnected ecosystem where every part has a purpose. Taking permaculture and regenerative practices beyond the farm, into the distillery and back out into the land. Looking beyond our business needs, into the greater needs of the environment we live and work in.

Success for Twistillery means harmony between bottle and nature.

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CIRCULAR SYSTEMS

Waste, it is everywhere!

However, here at Twistillery we're doing our best to save every drop of water, as much as 600 litres of water for every still run is stored and used for animals and plants.

It doesn't stop there though, our in house waste system (a.k.a. Annie and Hallie the pigs) make light work of the botanical and grain waste.

If we can work out a way then wherever possible we plan to produce, recycle and re-use all on-site.

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TREES

In our first year, we more than offset our estimated CO2 emissions by planting trees. The new native woodland that has been planted reduces our carbon footprint and will help keep us heading towards our climate goals.

We've been very lucky this year to be successful candidates in the SMa Wids Woodland Scheme and have planted nearly 600 more trees!

These provide shelter for animals, a biodiverse habitat and offset carbon emissions.

sunshine scene

SOLAR

We also use a solar power set up to ensure clean electricity is made on site where possible.

By using small equipment, not only is our gin handcrafted in tiny batches for quality, it also limits our electricity consumption.

We have plans for the future to expand our renewable energy supplies with increased solar capacity, as well as wind power. Like everything we do, it’s a work in progress but it’s important to have a goal, and something to work towards.

A row of labelled gin bottles

SHOP

We are pleased to announce our onsite shop will now be open every saturday 10am-3pm.

If you're a bit further away and would like to order online we now have the online shop up and running, with our favourite mixers and the option to collect for free if you're nearby.