His first target customers were his former KES classmates, who were incredibly encouraging.”
It’s lockdown, not prohibition!
Birch Gin was started by Justin Birch 1975-1986 during lockdown last year, after his other business (a recruitment company) ground to a halt overnight. After building a vegetable plot for his wife, he still had plenty of time on his hands and, with 10 years’ experience making gin as a hobby, he decided to take a gamble and fulfil his dream. 20
OElink magazine 2021
