Mike and Helen Walsh established Strawberry Bank Liqueurs in 2001 at The Masons Arms, at pub they owned on Cartmel Fell. 2001 was the year foot and mouth struck and as so many footpaths where closed to walkers the pub when very quiet. As damson beer used to be made on the premises the couple started to produce damson gin to give them extra income.
The damson gin, produced from the juice of local Damsons grow in the Lyth valley, prove so popular that they decided to sell the Masons Arms and concentrate on the production of liqueurs with a view to increase the range.
They increased the range to five, Damson Gin, Sloe Gin, Blackberry Gin, Strawberry Vodka and Blackberry Liqueur (whiskey base).
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