A craft distillery which produces a range of rums and gins, has won a top award for sustainability.

Greensand Ridge, a craft distillery near Shipbourne, between Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, was recognised in the annual Spirits Business Awards.

It won the 2019 Distillery Sustainability Award, a category which covers global spirits brands, shortlisted distilleries which prioritise a reduction in environmental impact and a commitment to sustainable practices.

In awarding the accolade, the judges recognised the distillery’s work in becoming the first UK carbon neutral distillery.

David T Smith, from the judging panel, said: "Greensand Ridge impressed us with their holistic approach to sustainability.

“Across energy use, water, chemicals, waste or raw material sourcing, any of these could have got Greensand Ridge on the shortlist, but it is the fact that they impress over all of those things that deservedly won them the award."

The distillery was launched in 2015 with the aim of being ultra-low impact on the environment while also having a positive impact by using surplus produce from local farmers, such as plums and apples which supermarkets can’t take.

“It’s fantastic to be recognised for the breadth of work we do” says Greensand Ridge founder and distiller, Will Edge. “Individual headline achievements can be really engaging, but sometimes the most difficult work is also the least sexy.”

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