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chocolate, courses can be hilarious for Hen   traditional methods that founder and master
         Parties, terrific for Team Building, brilliant for   distiller Shaun Ward (AKA Wardington Bear),
         Birthdays and simply seriously good fun if you   still insists upon. The ginstinctive branding
         want to learn more about how to make your   now has a vast range of ‘expressions’; around
         own chocolate creations.            18 flavours to suit your mood and occasion,
                                             including fruit and limited celebration editions.
                                             With similar care, their craft Vodkas, Rums
                                             and Liqueurs soon followed. Ever pushing the
                                             boundaries, next came the Brandy and Eau
                                             de Vie, where Shaun’s fascination with barrels
                                             reached a whole new level. The origins of each
                                             cask’s geography and what had previously been
                                             matured in them became an intricate part of
         Heather can prepare themes to your   every small batch’s story. It was a small leap to
         requirements and includes fascinating   the next product, Single Malt Whisky.
         chocolate facts, making sessions as light-
         hearted or skilful as you desire. Create your
         own confectionary treats to take home and
         include afternoon tea into your day. Look out
         for seasonal and topical childrens’ workshops
         throughout the year. Think Easter Egg
         decorating, Halloween spookiliciousness,
         sparkly Christmas choccie sprinkling, and other
         school holiday activities.
         The Tearooms and Shop are so family friendly.
         Stock up on bars, lollies, bags and more. Build
         your own waffles sticks, ice cream, cakes and
         hot and cold snacks, it’s a great place to meet.
         In the meantime, shop online for personalised   Shaun shared “We call it the glorious trinity:
         gifts, hampers in products of all kinds for all   fine ingredients, refined craft and a little
         occasions. Ask about larger volumes for special   patience, all combining to create a serious and
         times like Weddings, Christenings, Corporate   perfectly balanced spirit, no matter what we’re
         Events, Hospitality Gifts …. In fact anything you   creating.”
         can think of, chocolate always ticks the box.   Keep on Wining
         Heather also wholesales to quality shops and   In between nurturing these liquid children,
         many attractions.                   there’s something more fast-paced; wine. With
         We reckon she dreams in chocolate too.  the 30 year expertise of resident expert John
                                             Villar, the Ludlow Fine Wines arm has access
         choccotastic.com                    to over 900 wines from across the globe.
                                             Supplying trade, wholesale and private clients,
         Ludlow Distillery                   they offer something for every occasion.
         Bromfield, Ludlow                   Also Daily Distillery Tours and Group Gin
                                             Making Days
         Now based on the exciting complex of
                                             ludlowdistillery.co.uk
         Ludlow Farm Shop, with its own purpose-
         built premises, Ludlow Distillery is a story
         of spirited vision, expansion and flowing
         collaborations across the wide gamete of the
         drinks industry.
         The Spirit of Ludlow
         In the beginning was their premium dry
         Ludlow Gin, created with the purest and most
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