Hayman’s Gin employs new distiller

Hayman Distillers, producers of Hayman’s London Dry Gin and Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, has appointed Lizzie Bailey as its new distiller.

Bailey, who graduated from the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) at Heriot-Watt University, will be tasked with distilling the entire Hayman’s Gin portfolio.

“As a family with a long heritage in distilling it is right that we support and provide opportunities to the new generation of distillers and we have a lot of respect for the brewing and distilling course at Heriot-Watt University,” commented James Hayman, managing director of Hayman Distillers.

“When looking for a new distiller we were fortunate to find Lizzie, as she already possesses an excellent knowledge of distillation.

“We look forward to her working on Hayman’s Gin as well as other projects we have as Hayman Distillers.”

Hayman Distillers celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2013, and is now run by the fifth generation of the Hayman family, James and Miranda Hayman.

Other products in the Hayman’s collection include cask-rested Hayman’s Family Reserve, which was renamed last year to emphasise the brand’s history over innovation.

“I am extremely pleased to be joining such a prestigious gin company, run by the fifth generation of the UK’s oldest gin distilling family,” said Bailey.

“Both working with the team and putting my knowledge built up over my time at ICBD into practice are incredibly exciting prospects.”