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About Pick Your Poison
We're more than just a cocktail company – we're a gateway to extraordinary drinks. Pick Your Poison is built on expertise, transparency and a deep love for the art of distilling.
What We Offer
- • Bespoke Events
- • Masterclasses
- • Custom Spirit Creation
- • Brand Development Support
- • Distillery Consulting
- • Education & Advocacy
Meet Josh
The Man Behind the Magic
Josh is the founder and creative force behind Pick Your Poison. With a background rooted in distillation, mixology and flavour development, Josh has spent years refining his craft and educating others in the art of alcohol creation.
His journey began with a fascination for what makes a truly great cocktail. This evolved into a deep expertise in spirit production. Today, Josh distills at 3 small-batch distilleries, leads acclaimed rum school sessions, curates bespoke cocktail masterclasses and has launched his own signature spirit, Mello Cello. Beyond the bar, Josh is a passionate educator and advocate for the craft alcohol community. He regularly speaks at industry events, collaborates with local distilleries and continues to push boundaries in both technique and taste.
Mello Cello
Mello Cello is a small-batch limoncello made with the finest Italian lemons and naturally sweetened with British honey. This premium spirit offers a vibrant burst of citrus balanced by a smooth, mellow sweetness.
Every bottle is handcrafted in limited quantities, ensuring exceptional quality and bold flavour. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or as the star ingredient in your favourite cocktail.
Driven to avoid processed sugars, Josh chose honey as a wholesome alternative, giving Mello Cello its signature depth and natural finish.
Taste the Cello. Keep it Mello.
Purchase Mello Cello
Product Details
Serving Suggestions
Neat & Chilled
Serve straight from the freezer in a chilled glass for the ultimate experience
Cocktails
Perfect in spritzes, martinis, or as a base for creative cocktail recipes
Desserts
Drizzle over ice cream, use in baking, or add to dessert sauces
The Distillers Workshop
A Sussex gin school at Dedbest Distillery - craft your own gin from botanical to bottle
Tucked into an old timber barn on the edge of the South Downs, The Distillers Workshop is a hands-on gin school with a difference. Spend around three hours with master distillers developing, creating and distilling a 700ml bottle of gin built around your own recipe.
Every class is intimate - no more than eight stills - so you get real time on the copper. Nose over 24 botanicals, charge your own 3-litre still, then name, label and wax-seal a bottle that is unmistakably yours.
Your day includes a welcome G&T, a guided botanical masterclass, your own still, snacks, a seasonal cocktail and a 700ml bottle of bespoke gin to take home.
Visit The Distillers Workshop01 · Nose the Botanicals
Blend from an apothecary wall of juniper, coriander, angelica, cardamom, citrus peels and wild-foraged Sussex herbs.
02 · Distil on Copper
Charge your own copper still, introduce heat and make the cuts under the guidance of the workshop's master distillers.
03 · Bottle & Label
Dilute to strength, then name and wax-seal your 700ml bottle - a gin you'll boast about for a lifetime.
2.5-3 hrs
Length of experience
Max 8 stills
Intimate classes
700ml bottle
Your gin to take home
Held at Dedbest Distillery · East Sussex · 18+ only · Sensible shoes recommended
Bespoke Events & Masterclasses
Let Pick Your Poison transform your event into an unforgettable experience
Bespoke Events
From intimate dinner parties to large corporate events, we bring the bar to you. Our professional team creates custom cocktail menus tailored to your event's theme and guest preferences.
We handle everything from setup to cleanup, ensuring you can focus on enjoying your event while we craft the perfect drinks for your guests.
Masterclasses
Looking for something unique? Our masterclasses offer an intimate, hands-on experience that leaves you with new skills, insider tips and a deeper understanding of the craft.
We can set up almost anywhere – and will manage everything from setup to clean up, allowing you to focus on socialising.
Weddings
Make your special day even more memorable with custom cocktails and professional service
Corporate Events
Impress clients and colleagues with sophisticated cocktail experiences
Birthday Parties
Celebrate in style with themed cocktails and personalised service
White Label & Custom Spirits
Create your own signature spirit with our bespoke distillation and branding services
Your Spirit, Your Brand
Whether you're planning a special wedding, launching a new business, or want to create something truly unique, our white label service brings your vision to life. We work with you to develop custom spirits that reflect your personality, brand, or special occasion.
From concept to bottle, we handle every aspect of the process – recipe development, distillation, bottling, and custom labelling. Create something that's truly yours.
Perfect For
- 💒 Wedding favours and signature cocktails
- 🏢 Corporate gifts and brand launches
- 🎂 Special celebrations and anniversaries
- 🍽️ Restaurant and bar exclusives
- 🎁 Unique gifts and personal collections
What Our Clients Say
"Josh is an absolute class act, as a person and as a recipe developing distiller. In fact, he's award winning, as the coffee liqueur he made for Bloody Bens got 2 Gold Stars in the Great Taste Awards. Highly recommend."
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Josh to develop our bespoke company gin. He made the whole process easy to understand and loads of fun. The final product is amazing and we are getting so many requests for bottles."
"Josh organised a fantastic evening for us…He was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining, giving our guests a great experience…We would highly recommend his professionalism and ability to deliver a really fun evening."
Get In Touch
Ready to create something special? We'd love to hear from you
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're planning a special event, interested in our gin school, want to create your own spirit, or just have questions about our services, we're here to help. Get in touch and let's discuss how we can make your vision a reality.
Quick Response
We typically respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. For urgent requests, please call us directly.