A warm welcome to East Coast Distillery, our small batch gin distillery in Essex

We’re proud to be able to celebrate the beauty and the character of the Essex Coast.

Our small gin distillery in Essex is located just off of the estuary in Landermere, where the pace of life reflects the time we take to produce every bottle of Gin so that each one brings happiness to the gin lover.

Inspired by the sea – Made by the sea

Tide's Fortune bottle

Discover the riches of the coast

Tide’s Fortune is crisp with classic
juniper flavours, perfect for any gin lover.

A fragrant juniper nose, citrus piquancy moving into a warming anise flavour and a long, lingering smokiness on the palate.

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OUR ETHOS

We’re all about four things.

What we make, what goes into it, where we make it and the people involved.

As an Essex Gin Company our gin is a celebration of the North Essex coast, the people and the nautical history of the area.

OUR HOME

It’s definitely where the heart is.

We are located in Landermere on the beautiful Walton Backwaters, the tidal estuarine saltmarsh between Harwich and Walton.

So different every time you visit. Calm and tranquil, idyllic for kayaking or swimming one moment, then wild and foreboding the next as the grey sky blurs with the grey waters.

Excellent
Based on 35 reviews
Sandra T
Sandra T
31/07/2023
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A very relaxing visit I learn things about gin I didn’t know and they were not shy with the tastings. Good job I wasn’t driving. There is a bigger range of gin than I expected from this very small distillery and they also stock wines from local vineyards and other local fare. Well worth a visit
Alan P
Alan P
29/07/2023
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Gin Tasting Was a great afternoon with Simon and how much knowledge he has and how passionate he is with his gin. Tastings where great even bought a couple of bottles.Once again thank you East Coast Distillery.
David T
David T
29/07/2023
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Amazing What a lovely little business right on our doorstep. It was recommended by a friend. Our daughter from Gran Canaria was staying with us and we found the distillery a very informative afternoon with Ben extremely passionate and informative and humourous, the tasting was also good (my daughter now a ginacholic) would recommend a visit it is also free. We also finished up buying a bottle!!!!Well done to all
Hazel B
Hazel B
17/07/2023
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A hidden gem Had an informative talk, lots of tastings, and a jolly good time. Owners knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely gins!
Deb T
Deb T
03/07/2023
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Gin tasting An absolutely lovely time! Interesting, full of fun and laughs. Great couple of hours with friends. My second visit and will definitely return. Thank you once again!
Robert H
Robert H
02/07/2023
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Worth a visit Great family atmosphere, Lovely product, interesting story, highly recommend a visit and to sample the Gin.
Kim G
Kim G
01/07/2023
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100% recommendation Absolutely fabulous 🍸Thoroughly recommend this little distillery.Nicole & Simon ((half of the ECD team) were amazing, very knowledgeable, passionate about their craft and totally complemented each other when talking us through the process of their gin making. We’ll definitely be back 🍸
Caroline S
Caroline S
25/06/2023
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Perfect sunny Saturday My sister and I visited yesterday for the 12 o clock tour. Really interesting, informative and generous measures of their gins ( and 1 vodka) to sample. We were both came away with a couple of their gins which were really lovely.
Tj990
Tj990
25/06/2023
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A gin tasting experience. We really enjoyed our free tour and gin tasting session, learned a lot about the making of gin...and the drinking of gin...highly recommended.
Jim
Jim
02/06/2023
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A great experience Learning about how gin was made and the various botanicals used to impart the flavours. A very pleasant experience

Some nice things people have said about our gin.

“My wife is just sipping her first Tide’s Fortune Essex Dry Gin. it is from a bottle given to her today by our son as a birthday present. She says it is unique and unlike any gin she has tasted before, and trust me she has tasted a few. She likes it very much.”

“I can honestly say it is up there with the best.”

“We have to say this is by far our favourite, there is no what I would call ‘rawness’ about it, it has a lovely fresh light flavour even drinking it neat, we’re hooked.”

“I have had the pleasure of sampling your lovely gin today on launch day! I had no doubt it would taste as good as it did and would love to recommend to all gin lovers far & wide. What a jewel in the East Essex Coasts Crown – well done…”

“What a wonderful surprise. Such beautiful flavour. This goes on “The list” P.S. The handwritten note that came with the gin was an extra special touch.

“What amazing service! I emailed last night with an enquiry to which I received a reply first thing this morning, I placed my order and it was hand delivered the same day! Beautifully wrapped together with a hand written note, what a lovely personal touch. If you are looking for a present for a gin lover I would highly recommend – I will definitely order again…”