About

Nestled within the historic 18th-century bastion of Fort Cumberland, The Portsmouth Distillery is an award-winning artisan producer of premium spirits, proudly distilling on the southeastern tip of Portsea Island since 2018.

Surrounded by the sea and steeped in naval heritage, the distillery offers a truly unique setting to discover, taste, and enjoy exceptional local spirits. Visitors can explore the fort on guided tours, browse the shop, and enjoy drinks in the on-site bar. You can also find the team at a range of events across the South Coast.

The Portsmouth Distillery’s core range includes:

• Fort Gin - A multi-award-winning gin featuring locally foraged botanicals such as elderflower, gorse flower, and sea radish.
• Tudor Gin - Inspired by a 16th-century recipe found on the Mary Rose, this historic gin includes cherry, hemp seed, dandelion, and hazelnuts. A donation from every bottle sold supports the Mary Rose Trust.
• 1968 White Rum - A vibrant, aromatic rum made using pure sugar cane syrup.
• Cinnabar Spiced Rum - A bold and warming spiced rum named after the cinnabar moth found at the fort, and winner of multiple international awards.
• Forum “Garden Rum” - A unique botanical rum, bridging the gap between rum and gin with five carefully chosen flavours.
• 1812 - A three year old Rum that has been aged in Bourbon casks for three years, less than 100m from the sea in Fort Cumberland.

In 2024, the distillery added Mutiny Coconut Rum and 1747, England's first five-year_aged rum to its line-up. There were followed by the brand new Dark Navy Rum launched in 2025, which is a rich and complex blend of its signature aged rums, released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Whether you're a history lover, spirit enthusiast, or just looking for something different to do in Portsmouth, The Portsmouth Distillery offers a warm welcome and a truly distinctive experience.