The Land in Every Drop
Great spirits start long before the still is lit. They start in the soil, in the air, and in the careful selection of every ingredient that goes into the bottle. At Bonville’s Court Distillery, we believe that where something is grown is just as important as what it is.
Nestled in the heart of Pembrokeshire, our distillery sits within one of the most naturally beautiful and unspoilt corners of Wales. Clean coastal air, fertile rural land, and a landscape largely untouched by industry give us access to ingredients of exceptional character — and some of them grow right here on our doorstep.
Grown Here, on Our Doorstep
One of the things that makes Bonville’s Court Distillery genuinely different is that a number of our botanicals are grown right here on site. The grounds of Bonville’s Court have a richness to them — centuries of worked land, now given over to nature — and we make full use of it.
Growing our own ingredients means we know exactly where they’ve come from, how they’ve been tended, and when they’re at their best. There are no middlemen, no long supply chains — just fresh, hand-selected botanicals picked at the right moment and used with care.
Our Gin Botanicals
Every great gin begins with juniper — that’s the law. But what sets one gin apart from another is everything that comes alongside it. At Bonville’s Court Distillery, we’ve crafted our botanical selection to reflect the landscape around us, balancing classic distilling tradition with the wild, coastal character of Pembrokeshire.
Our gin botanicals include:
- Juniper — the heart of any true gin, providing that distinctive piney, resinous backbone
- Coriander Seed — bright and citrusy, adding warmth and depth
- Angelica Root — an earthy anchor that binds the other botanicals together
- Lemon Peel — a nod to the fresh coastal air, lifting the spirit with clean citrus notes
- Elderflower — delicate and floral, with a softness that’s unmistakably Welsh countryside
- Lavender — subtle and aromatic, echoing the wildflowers of the Pembrokeshire landscape
- [Botanical] — client to confirm / add additional botanicals here
Each botanical is selected for quality and character. Together, they create a gin that is unmistakably rooted in this place.
Our Vodka — Purity Above All
Vodka is perhaps the most honest of spirits. With nowhere to hide, every element of the process matters — and that starts with the base ingredient. At Bonville’s Court Distillery, we use [grain / potato — client to confirm] as the foundation of our vodka, selected for its clean, neutral character and the quality that Pembrokeshire’s environment helps deliver.
Our vodka is distilled to bring out exceptional smoothness and clarity. No harsh edges, no chemical burn — just a clean, crisp spirit that’s as versatile as it is satisfying to drink on its own.
Our Rum — Warmth from the West
Rum starts with sugarcane — specifically molasses, the rich, dark byproduct of sugar production. At Bonville’s Court Distillery, we source quality molasses [client to confirm origin — local / specific supplier] and allow the natural fermentation and distillation process to do what it does best: produce a rum with genuine warmth, depth, and character.
The result is a rum that carries the soul of a traditional craft spirit — rich, rounded, and made with the same attention to detail that goes into everything we produce here at Bonville’s Court.
Why Ingredients Matter
It would be easy to source everything from a catalogue and chase consistency at scale. But that’s not what we’re about.
Every ingredient we use has been chosen because it belongs — because it reflects the quality of this land, the values of this family, and the kind of spirits we want to put our name to. Bonville’s Court has always been a place where things are done properly. Our ingredients are no different.
