Cheryl and Paul Sharrocks have bottled the spirit of Stockport—quite literally. What began as a garage experiment in their home has become a defining part of Stockport’s resurgence as a destination for craft, creativity, and independent business.
Stockport Gin was born in 2019, not in a factory, but in the heart of the town they love. Cheryl and Paul Sharrocks didn’t inherit a distillery or have corporate backing—they built their business from the ground up, balancing full-time jobs while perfecting recipes, hand-bottling each batch, and selling at local markets. In just a few years, their dedication transformed Stockport Gin from a homegrown passion project into one of the most celebrated craft gins in the country.
Stockport Gin is more than just a brand—it is a reflection of the town itself. Each bottle carries the pride of a place with rich heritage, strong community ties, and a spirit of reinvention. While big brands dominate the gin industry, Cheryl and Paul Sharrocks have proved that Stockport has something just as exceptional to offer. Their Twist of Lime Edition was crowned the best in Britain by The Gin Guide, and all of their gins have won multiple national and international awards.
Their success has never come at the expense of their roots. Instead of taking their brand elsewhere, Cheryl and Paul Sharrocks have kept Stockport at the heart of everything they do. Ingredients are sourced locally, collaborations are made with Stockport businesses, and their gin is poured in the bars and restaurants that define the town’s growing food and drink scene. Their partnership with Stockport County FC is a testament to their deep ties to the community, ensuring that Stockport Gin is woven into the cultural fabric of the town.
Beyond the bottle, they have created a destination. The opening of Stockport Gin’s shop and events space in the Town Centre has turned their distillery into a hub for visitors, gin lovers, and locals alike. They have not just built a successful business—they have contributed to Stockport’s transformation, helping to cement its reputation as a place where independent businesses thrive. Cheryl and Paul Sharrocks didn’t just start a gin brand—they helped shape the new Stockport. Their journey from a garage startup to national acclaim reflects the independent spirit, ambition, and determination that defines the town. Where Stockport was once overlooked, it is now celebrated—and Stockport Gin is raising a glass to that success.
