Dunnet Bay Distillers

the artisan kitchen

Many of us have recipes we return to each season, the ones that began as small experiments with flavour or something foraged, and over time became familiar and loved.

The makers we meet often speak of those first experiments too, when the scent of something new filled the kitchen and a small batch became the beginning of their craft. 

ARTISAN FOUNDER PODCAST
NOW PLAYING

FOUNDER STORIES PODCAST

Lovingly Artisan Bakery

In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of the Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria. Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.

Discover our Podcast

Artisan Food & Drink Products

A handpicked edit of artisan food and drink products we’ve discovered and love. 

Explore and shop directly from these inspiring artisan brands.

Drinking Chocolate - West Papua 70%

maker's shop >

Drinking Chocolate 70%

By Pump Street Chocolate

Sourdough & Salt 66% Mini Bar

maker's shop >

Sourdough & Salt 66% Mini Bar

By Pump Street Chocolate

Rose Petal Drinking Chocolate

maker's shop >

Rose Petal Drinking Chocolate

By The Chocolatier

WILLOW AND FINCH

FOUNDER STORIES JOURNAL

Willow & Finch

Nestled in the quiet countryside near Topsham in Devon, Elodie Buckley has turned a school project into a thriving artisan bakery and at just 20 years old is already 4 years into running her business, crafting delicious award-winning cookies.

Read Journal

017. Nc'nean

FOUNDER STORIES JOURNAL

Nc’nean

On the wild Morvern Peninsula of West Scotland, Nc’nean’s Founder Annabel Thomas is leading a quiet rebellion in the world of Whisky.

Here is her inspiring story.

Read Journal

Warwickshire Gin

FOUNDER STORIES JOURNAL

Warwickshire Gin Company

Nestled in the historic town of Leamington Spa, founder Dave Blick has built a distillery rooted in the curious stories the town holds.

In 2018 he began weaving his love of history and the local legends of Warwickshire and crafted a truly local gin. Here’s Dave’s story.

Read Journal

Hires Hires 7476 67c7261be54f7 Scaled

FOUNDER STORIES JOURNAL

The Dorset Ginger Company

Some founders start with a plan. Others start with a product they can’t live without.
For Nick & Timi Good, the couple behind The Dorset Ginger Company, it was a bottle of fiery, comforting ginger elixir that led to a leap neither of them expected. When the business behind their go-to remedy was about to close, they did more than stock up, they bought it.

Read Journal