Castle Freke: A Brief History Fire – Devastation – Restoration In 1908 a devastating fire swept through the entire castle, completely destroying the interiors and causing several of its towers to fall. Between 1909 and 1912 the family rebuilt the castle, in time to host the 21st birthday ball in 1913 of John Evans-Freke, the…
A Family Business Castle Freke Gin is a family business, owned and operated. The Castle Freke Distillery is housed for now in a small warehouse in a little village just miles from Castle Freke itself, the historic home of the Evans-Freke family where renovations continue today and whose location and legacy inspired the making of…
Stylish, spirit-forward, smooth. The Martini is the perfect expression of an excellent gin and Castle Freke Gin is the ultimate starting point for this perfect expression. The Martini does not rely on gimmicks, masks or distractions. The uncompromising combination of gin and vermouth provides the perfect playground for a truly mastered spirit to flourish. Our…
The Journey There are many differentiating and even unique elements that contribute to Castle Freke Gin’s jouney from conception to finished and matured spirit ready to delight the palette of the most discriminating of Dry Martini lovers. Broadly they belong within three critical categories; The Ingredients, The Still and The Process. The Ingredients This journey…