3 weeks Ago
A distillery has been named 'beverage producer of the year' at the first-ever New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times Food and Drink Awards. 820 Spirits won the title at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst. The New Forest-based company, known for its sustainably sourced botanical spirits, was praised for its bold brand identity and inventive flavour profiles.
Run by brothers Tom and Jonny Simpson, 820 Spirits has been active in the drinks scene since 2020. Their brand gained a solid following due to its unique twists on traditional distilling and award-winning range of spirits. READ MORE: Award-winning Indian restaurant loses licence amid woes New Forest distillery named ‘Beverage Producer of the Year’ at inaugural awards (Image: Supplied) Some of their notable releases include a limited-edition The Whisper Gin – an 82-day oak-aged, luxurious whisky crafted in collaboration with the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club.
Tom Simpson, founder and chief distiller, said: "We are over the moon to have been named 'Beverage Producer of the Year', especially in the awards’ first year. "We’d like to say a huge thank you to our team, our brilliant customers, Hampshire Fare and everyone who has supported us – we wouldn’t be here without them." Co-founder Jonny added: "The New Forest food and drink scene is brimming with talent and we believe we’re entering a golden era for food and drinks connoisseurs alike thanks to some rather special businesses.
".
