Big Hill Distillery opens at the Church Inn

Ben Kaberry and Dave Clayton of Mobberley have opened their Big Hill Distillery at the Church Inn in Mobberley. They have been distilling the award winning ‘Spirit of George Gin’ for nearly a year with great success and needed bigger premises to meet demand for their premium craft Gin.

The Gin pays homage to Mobberley’s famous mountaineer George Mallory who lost his life in 1924 on the ‘Big Hill’ ……Mount Everest. He lost his life with climbing partner Sandy Irvine who’s nephew Peter Summers attended the grand opening (see picture). The opening ceremony was attended by all the people who helped get the distillery open on time from painters to plumbers as well as friends and family. MP Esther McVey was there with Cllr. Peter Coan to cut the ribbon and chat with guests as well. Of course, to raising a glass to the ‘Spirit of George’.

Big Hill Distillers Ben Kaberry and David Clayton are joined by Tatton MP Esther McVey and Cllr. Peter Coan who cut the ribbon as the distillery opens at the Church Inn in Mobberley.

The Big Hill Distillery is now fully operative with the award winning 'Spirit of George Gin' being produced in larger quantities to meet demand.

Ben Kaberry (left) and David Clayton (right) enjoy a 'Spirit of George Gin' and tonic with Peter Summers, the nephew of Sandy Irvine who was George Mallory's climbing partner on the fateful day they lost their lives together on Everest.