'Illicit' London gin distillery re-opens its doors after more than 100 years
An old gin distillery in London, dating back 120 years, is making its mark on the world of high-end alcohol.
The Old Bakery Gin distillery was set up by Ian Puddick just four months ago, after he stumbled across it by chance.
The 47-year-old owner of a leak-detection company was forced out of his previous offices due to maintenance works, leading him to purchase a small mews near Bounds Green, north London.
A building dispute over a chimney caused Mr Puddick to research the building's history, which is when he discovered that not only had the location been home to a bakery, but also an illicit gin distillery.
Intrigued by the history of his newly purchased property, he tracked down the descendants of the distillery company who gave him a vague recipe, which he has since refined to produce his own dry London gin.
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The gin has won two tasting excellence awards and is already stocked in Harrods, Fortnum and Mason and Selfridges.
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