Inspired by a 2016 visit to the oldest distillery in Amsterdam, we embarked on a quest to create a small distillery of our own. In 2018, after much research, we opened Madame Jennifer Distillery in Poets Corner, Hove.
When we first started developing gin recipes, we quickly realised that we had quite different ideas of what makes a perfect gin. So we ended up launching with two gins, 'The Chemist' and 'The Biologist', named after us!
Since then, we've expanded our range to include premium liqueurs and smooth vodka, all crafted with the same commitment to quality.
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The story of Madame Jennifer
The name "Madame Jennifer" is a nod to a tumultuous period in gin's history.
In 1736, the British government, alarmed by the gin craze, introduced the Gin Act.
This draconian law made the sale of gin prohibitively expensive, leading to widespread public outcry. People began to mock the death of "Madame Geneva," a personification of gin.
Fast-forward to the 21st century, and gin’s popularity is soaring once again. In this spirit of renaissance, we named our distillery Madame Jennifer.
Urban distillery in Hove
The Madame Jennifer distillery is located in Poets' Corner, a quaint part of town where the streets are named after famous poets.
Hidden between the rows of Victorian terraced houses, our beautiful little distillery is a hidden gem in the vibrant city of Brighton.
We share our space with a community of creative businesses in a small commercial building that was previously a coffin manufacturer.
Like gin, Hove has become more refined since the 18th century, when John Warburton described it as a “ruinous village,” and we're proud to be part of its contemporary spirit.
Where science meets spirit
We are driven by our passion for creating extraordinary spirits. What sets us apart is our scientific approach to distilling.
Our background in biology and chemistry allows us to experiment with different botanicals and techniques, resulting in unique and complex flavours. We combine traditional methods to create beautiful spirits.
We carefully select the finest ingredients, from botanicals bursting with flavour to coffee beans from a local speciality small-batch coffee roaster.
The small-batch method enables us to experiment with a variety of botanicals, creating exceptional spirits.
Every Madame Jennifer bottle is hand-labelled and numbered, making each one unique, perfect as a gift or as something special for yourself.
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