Named after its home hamlet in the west of England, Penrhos Spirits is very much a family affair. The company's namesake gin brand first appeared eight years ago - just as the gin category hit its most recent peak. Then, in 2023, everything changed for Penrhos Gin. Co-founder Harriet Evans talks Global Drinks Intel editor Olly Wehring through the company and its brand's colourful history.What’s the history of Penrhos Spirits?We started in 2017. My dad, Richard, and brother Charlie were fruit farmers here in Herefordshire. They teamed up and started Penrhos Fruit. They started noticing t
‘The change from glass to recycled aluminium changed everything for us’ – Penrhos Spirits co-founder Harriet Evans speaks to Global Drinks Intel
‘Working in a farming environment, we’re used to things being fast-paced. In the spirits industry, though, everything seems to take so long.’

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



