The Anno team
Our enthusiastic team has strived to ensure that every drop of Anno relays the passion and love we all share for quality craft spirits. We impart our fondness for science and nature into each bottle to bring you the best flavours that the Garden of England has to offer.

Andy
Company founder & co-director
A self-confessed perfectionist, his attention to detail makes him a great distiller and all-round handyman who enjoys the finer things in life especially good gin!
Favourite cocktail —
Anno 60 G&T
Kim
Sales & Marketing Manager
Immense scientific curiosity and sense of adventure, if not teaching people to SCUBA dive or playing hockey, you'll find her creating cocktails or promoting gin.
Favourite cocktail —
Samphire Martini
Patience
Our beautiful lady
We couldn’t do without her. She is a 300L copper-pot still, designed specifically for us and she plays her role exquisitely, making multi-award winning spirits.
Favourite cocktail —
Dry - Straight Up
Jake
Head Distiller
Spirit and beer enthusiast, creator of all things weird & wonderful. In the distillery he’s mastered the art of craft production, bringing lots of new flavours to life.
Favourite cocktail —
Cheeky Tiki
Ian
Senior Brand Ambassador/Sales
He is a former wine buyer and entrepeneur who enjoys watching the Gills FC at weekends, if he's not pouring you a gin or two at his or yours.
Favourite cocktail —
Anno 60 G&T
Ben
Distiller & Quality Manager
Growing up on a farm outside the local village, he developed a love for the outdoors and an appreciation for the Kentish countryside.
When he's not developing the latest spirits, he enjoys collecting and listening to vinyl records.
Favourite cocktail —
Captain Sloe
Nick
Export Consultant
A lifetime of sales experience and thousands of miles travelled, helps Anno find export partners across the globe. His mission - to get Anno to gin lovers everywhere.
Favourite cocktail —
Ultimate Kentish G&T
Elliot
Secondary Production Manager
At the heart of our bottling process is Elliot, who is responsible for the team ensuring that every bottle is filled, capped, and labelled to perfection. Outside of work, he is a talented musician who plays the saxophone and composes.
Favourite cocktail —
Orange Bee's Knees