Brighton Gin ★ 4.5
Portslade distillery making gin from organic grain spirit with juniper, fresh orange and lime peel, running distillery tours, a gin school and its own bar.
A guide to distilleries in Sussex.
Distilleries in Sussex
Mousehall Distillery and Winery ★ 4.2
Family estate at Tidebrook near Wadhurst distilling in a 400-litre copper pot still and bottling Tidebrook wines, with spirit and wine tours run through the year.
Slake Spirits ★ 4.1
Worthing distillery run by Dr Thomas Martin-Wells, distilling gin from hand-foraged botanicals at The Chalk House and opening for tastings by appointment.
Goldstone Rum ★ 4.1
Henfield distillery fermenting sugar cane juice, jaggery, panela and molasses into rum from scratch, with monthly tours and an evening rum and gin school.
Madame Jennifer Distillery ★ 4.0
Small Hove distillery working a 100-litre still since 2018, making gin, vodka, limoncello, coffee liqueur and absinthe, and opening for Friday and Saturday tastings.
Distilleries in Sussex, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Sussex for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Sussex is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Sussex estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Sussex cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Sussex tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Sussex?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Sussex rewards trust.