In July 2024, the final of Hayman’s The Original Gin Cocktail Competition, in partnership with Difford’s Guide, took place at the Distillery in London. Judged by
Hayman’s Distillery 8a Weir Road London SW12 0NA
How to get to us
We are a 12-minute walk from Balham station (Northern line, zone 3 Overground and Underground) or a 15-minute walk from Clapham South station (Northern line, zone 2 Underground).
Miranda Hayman welcomed all the guests to the London Distillery, explaining how the Hayman family still make their award-winning gin using the original recipe developed more than 150 years ago by her great-great grandfather.
Up by the bar on the mezzanine level, the Distillery Host demonstrated just how easy it is to make the very festive lookingExotic Citrus Cherry Sour – giving many of the guests the opportunity to shake their own cocktails before indulging in this velvety gin cocktail.With more quality treats from London Smoke & Cure, a selection of their outstanding charcuterie including air-dried Lonza, Bresaola and Copa were added to the table set for 16 and already laden with festive fare.
Post-dinner but still gathered around the table, talk turned to Hayman’s Sloe Ginand Hayman’s Spiced Sloe Gin and the guests learnt the numerous ways you can enjoy the fruity notes of both of these festive gins while also appreciating those warming spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and star anise.
Before the evening was over, the Hayman’s Gin team served a deliciously sweet Sloe Gin Winter Warmer in the very popular enamel mugs.
With thanks to florist Ronny Colbie, Cook and their mini mince pies and the amazing team at London Smoke & Cure.