TOWCESTER DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Inside Wharf Distillery: An Hour with the Founder in Northamptonshire’s Smallest, Most Characterful Distillery
A one-hour, 18+ guided tour with founder Laurence that pulls back the curtain on traditional distilling methods and ends with a guided tasting of the distillery’s award-winning spirits.
Inside Wharf Distillery: An Hour with the Founder in Northamptonshire’s Smallest, Most Characterful Distillery.
Step inside Wharf Distillery in Towcester and follow founder Laurence through the compact, characterful spaces where local ingredients meet copper stills and ageing casks. This immersive hour-long visit reveals how the distillery crafts its award-winning spirits from scratch using traditional methods, then finishes with a tasting drawn from a varied selection including apple brandy, gin and vodka.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A personal, founder‑led tour
The experience is guided by founder Laurence, who leads guests through the distillery and shares the stories behind each bottle.
From copper stills to ageing casks
See the equipment and processes used to make the distillery’s award‑winning spirits, showcasing traditional methods and local ingredients throughout production and maturation.
A curated sip to close the visit
The tour concludes with a tasting selection that ranges from bold apple brandy to vibrant gin and smooth vodka, allowing guests to savour the finished spirits on site.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
This is an intimate, behind‑the‑scenes hour: an entry into Northamptonshire’s smallest and most characterful distillery where Laurence guides a small group past copper stills, through the production flow and into the rooms where spirits are matured, ending with a relaxed tasting of a chosen dram.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits (and who it does not).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit runs for approximately one hour.
All tours meet at Wharf Distillery in Towcester.
No special equipment is required for the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The Founder's Tour & Tasting lasts one hour.
Where do we meet?
Tours meet at Wharf Distillery in Towcester.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend.
Who leads the tour?
The tour is guided by founder Laurence.
Does the tour include a tasting?
Yes. The experience concludes with a drink of your choice from the distillery’s range, including apple brandy, gin, vodka or other options.
What will I see on the tour?
Guests see the copper stills, learn about traditional production methods and view ageing casks as part of the distilling process.