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The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery knows a thing or two about barley. In fact, they've been growing the stuff since 1945 and brewing beer since 2003 on the family farm.
Co-founders Tom Mellor (the farmer) and David Thompson (whisky fan, great palate) are the brains behind the operation. The idea for distilling Yorkshire's first whisky came about sometime between 2011 and 2021, and the first distillation and casks were filled in 2016.
The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
The purpose of Spirit of Yorkshire has always been to create a world-class tipple that stands out on its own rather than a scotch replacement. It's a unique blend of tradition and innovation, taking the best of the old ways and applying new techniques to create a distinctive style of whisky – light, fruity and approachable. The kind of concoction that welcomes you in with a warm embrace.
What makes the tipple unique is that Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery uses four-plate copper rectifying columns alongside two pot stills for half the year, giving them the flexibility of two new-make spirit styles, which they cask separately for maturation. As the first whisky distillery in the area famed for growing malting barley, you can be sure a sip of Spirit of Yorkshire will always surprise you.
The Filey Bay Flagship from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
Feeling thirsty? Answer the question below to win an exclusive 'Field to Bottle' bundle from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, a unique package that brings you closer to the whisky-making process and the distillery's star products. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the Spirit of Yorkshire firsthand.
For more information visit spiritofyorkshire.com
Your prize
A 'Field to Bottle' bundle from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery containing a bottle of Filey Bay Flagship, a bottle of Spirit of Yorkshire Cream Liqueur, a nosing glass and a free distillery tour voucher for two
The question is: What year was the distillation of Spirit of Yorkshire's first whisky?
Competition closes: 4th November 2024
By entering the competition, it is deemed that the entrant accepts the terms and conditions stated below.
No purchase necessary.
Prize cannot be exchanged for cash equivalent.
Prize is not transferable.
One entry per person, no bulk or third-party entries, unless the rules of the competition state so.
No responsibility can be taken for any lost or delayed entries.
Winner must be 18 years old or over.
The winner will be chosen from all correct entries and will be notified by email.
The winner will need to confirm acceptance within 7 days of being notified. If the winner does not confirm acceptance within this timeframe, the promoter has the right to pick another winner.
