Torbay Gin
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What is Torbay Gin?
Torbay Gin is an award-winning craft distillery based in Cockington Village on the English Riviera, producing small-batch premium gins inspired by the Devon coast. Established in 2021, the distillery captures the spirit of South Devon in every bottle, using carefully selected botanicals and local influences to create distinctive, flavour-led gins.
Handcrafted, distilled and bottled in Torquay, Torbay Gin has quickly gained recognition for its innovative spirits, including its iconic colour-changing Devon Dry Gin.
What does Torbay Gin offer?
Torbay Gin produces a range of award-winning craft gins inspired by Devon's coastline, landscapes and wildlife. Visitors can also discover the brand at its distillery shop in Cockington Court.
The range includes:
- Torbay Devon Dry Gin
- Aurantiaco Gin
- Matobo Gin
- Limited edition gins
- Gin gift sets
- Tastings and events
- Distillery shop experiences
Our Specialities
Torbay Gin is best known for:
- Colour-changing Devon Dry Gin
- Coastal-inspired botanicals
- Small-batch craft gin
- Award-winning spirits
- English Riviera provenance
- Aurantiaco blood orange gin
- Matobo conservation gin
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Artisan distilling
- Premium gin gifts
Why Choose Torbay Gin?
Torbay Gin takes inspiration directly from its coastal surroundings, incorporating botanicals such as South Devon sea spaghetti seaweed and locally grown thyme. The result is a collection of gins that genuinely reflect the character of Devon and the English Riviera.
Customers choose Torbay Gin because of its:
- Award-winning quality
- Devon provenance
- Handcrafted small-batch production
- Unique colour-changing gin
- Local botanical ingredients
- Independent distillery ethos
- Commitment to innovation
- Strong community partnerships
Notable awards include:
- Taste of the West Gold Awards (2023 & 2025)
- IWSC Gold Award
- Food Drink Devon Gold Award
- The Gin Guide Award
Torbay Gin also supports conservation through its Matobo Gin, developed in partnership with Paignton Zoo and the Wild Planet Trust, with proceeds supporting wildlife conservation work.
Where can you find Torbay Gin?
Located in the heart of the picturesque Cockington Village on the English Riviera, Torbay Gin is handcrafted, distilled and bottled on-site at its micro-distillery.
Buy Torbay Gin
You can purchase Torbay Gin:
- Direct from the distillery shop at Cockington Court
- Online at www.torbaygin.co.uk
- Through selected independent retailers, farm shops, bars, restaurants and hotels across Devon and the South West
Contact Torbay Gin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Torbay Gin different?
Torbay Gin is inspired by the English Riviera and incorporates coastal botanicals including South Devon seaweed and locally grown thyme, creating a distinctive Devon character
Why does Torbay Gin change colour?
The signature Devon Dry Gin naturally changes from blue to pink when tonic water, lemonade or citrus is added, making it a memorable and visually striking serve
What gins do you produce?
The core range includes Devon Dry Gin, Aurantiaco Gin and Matobo Gin, alongside seasonal and limited-edition releases.
Have your gins won awards?
Yes. Torbay Gin has won numerous awards, including IWSC Gold, Taste of the West Gold and Food Drink Devon Gold Awards.
What is Aurantiaco Gin?
Aurantiaco is a citrus-led gin infused with blood orange, raspberry and sea buckthorn, inspired by the flavours of summer on the Devon coast
What is Matobo Gin?
Matobo Gin is a collaboration with Paignton Zoo and the Wild Planet Trust, featuring botanicals including West African black pepper, hibiscus and acacia, while supporting wildlife conservation.
Can I buy Torbay Gin online?
Yes. The full range of gins, gift sets and accessories can be purchased directly through the Torbay Gin online shop.
Do you use local ingredients?
Yes. Torbay Gin incorporates locally sourced ingredients such as South Devon sea spaghetti seaweed and garden-grown thyme.
Do you offer gift sets?
Yes. Torbay Gin offers gift packs and gin-based gifts that are ideal for gin enthusiasts and special occasions.
Where is Torbay Gin made?
Every bottle is handcrafted, distilled and bottled at the distillery in Cockington Village, Torquay, on the English Riviera.
Can I visit the distillery?
Yes. Visitors can find Torbay Gin at Cockington Court, where the distillery shop showcases the range and provides opportunities to learn more about the products.
What makes Torbay Gin special?
Its combination of Devon provenance, award-winning quality, local botanicals and innovative colour-changing gin has helped make Torbay Gin one of the South West's most recognisable craft spirit brand