From Hobby to Award-Winning Gin: Joe Kelly’s Inspiring Story (Mental Health & Distillery Life)

Join hosts Shaun and Clarke as they dive into the world of craft distilling with Joe Kelly, owner and founder of Chew Valley Gin Distillery. What started as a small hobby in the Chew Valley has grown into a thriving, award-winning business — but the journey hasn’t been easy.

In this honest and inspiring episode, Joe opens up about:

🍸 The origins of Chew Valley Gin

🏭 The realities of running a distillery

💰 Growing a small business from scratch

🧠 Mental health challenges in entrepreneurship

🤝 The importance of community and support

🔥 The craft and passion behind gin making

This conversation is full of passion, resilience, humour, and real talk about what it takes to build something meaningful.

Whether you’re a gin lover, aspiring business owner, or just enjoy a good story, this episode is packed with value.

👇 Check out Chew Valley Distillery:https://cvdistillery.co.uk/