There's a new team in charge at a Congleton gin distillery.

Rob and Karen Tonge have taken over The Edge Distillery at Alcumlow Hall Farm.

It's a huge change of pace for the couple, who have spent most of their life working in the pharmaceutical and medical research industry.

Rob said: "We are very excited to try our hand at gin making and deploy many of the skills learned in long professional careers in a different direction.

"We both love gin and want to continue The Edge legacy of making this fine product in the heart of Cheshire."

The Edge Distillery is located at Alcumlow Hall Farm (Credit: The Edge Distillery)

Congleton residents Rob and Karen are both big fans of the brand's London dry gin and have previously enjoyed a tasting event at the distillery.

One Saturday morning, Rob spotted it had been put up for sale and decided to make his move.  

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"Later that day we met the owners and, after some due diligence, decided to go for it!" Rob said.

The couple are being supported in their new business venture by friends and family.

Whilst keen to put their own stamp on the brand, they won't be looking to reinvent the wheel.

Rob continued: "Plans moving forwards are to keep it as previous owners intended, not break it, and see how we get on. 

"It's very important to carry on and respect the company legacy but like all things in life, you have to adapt to the environment and move with the times, so we wouldn't rule out changes in the future."

This Saturday, November 1, Rob and Karen will host their first event since taking over The Edge Distillery.

The tasting session will see guests treated to three large G&Ts, tasters, a tour, cheese and biscuits and a quiz.