Wrexham’s Wild Moon Distillery Wins Trio of Great Taste Awards 2024

Wild Moon Distillery’s Welsh Witch Lammas Vodka, Mabon Rum, and Spiced Rum have all earned a Great Taste 1-star, as judged by the Guild of Fine Food’s expert panel in the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme.

Located in Wrexham, North Wales, Wild Moon Distillery was founded by Jade Garston, who is only 33. Since 2019, they have been producing premium spirits, including Vodka, Rum, and Gin, bursting with natural flavours.

Among 13,672 products entered, Wild Moon Distillery is thrilled to have achieved three 1-star awards at the world’s most prestigious food and drink awards.

From the judges: The judges described the Lammas Vodka, launched in July 2023, as “really smooth, almost sweet (almost vanilla or honey-noted) and warming with a good booze kick but in a very pleasant way.”

The Original Spiced Rum, which has been refined over time, was described as “Beguiling and complex with hints of cloves and rowan berries, delivering a pleasant mouthfeel and a reasonably dry tannic finish.”

One judge recognised a nod to traditional Welsh Bara Brith, stating, “In the mouth, it really is like a tea-soaked fruit loaf with candied peel and a dark crust.”

The Mabon Rum, introduced in September 2023, embodies the beauty of nature and the fruit harvest, with judges describing it as “Very highly palatable with the pleasant sweetness supported by the spices. Nice and easy drinking.”

Jade, Founder of Wild Moon Distillery, shared: “We are super thrilled to have won 3 Great Taste awards for our spirits this year. We are so proud to be adding these prestigious badges of honour to our very own Lammas Vodka, Spiced Rum, and Mabon Rum. We’re a family-run distillery that has been creating spirits since 2019, so to be where we are today is truly a dream come true.”

“Being recognised with a Great Taste 1-star for 3 of our products this year means so much to independent producers such as myself, as it makes all the hard work and determination worth it! It’s a huge moment for us and we’re excited to celebrate!” Jade concludes.

Inspired by Welsh pagan folklore and brewed with natural botanicals, each spirit is crafted in small batches, hand-crafted, and blended with pure Welsh water. Wild Moon Distillery’s award-winning spirits have garnered widespread admiration.

By blending nature’s finest ingredients with their skill and passion, they believe their spirits offer magical moments infused with Welsh spirituality.