Whittaker’s Distillery is located in an untouched part of the Yorkshire Dales’ and although they have won awards for their original gin, they are not quite satisfied yet.
Instead, they have decided to take on the mammoth task of producing whisky, and even their first Blonde IPA.
Both are scheduled to be released on Yorkshire Day, August 1, 2024.
A self-confessed ‘whisky nut’, Mr Whittaker, alongside some rare fanatics he has found along the way, is busy handcrafting a whisky unique to the region..
Take a look at the Mr Whittaker at work inside the stunning distillery doing what he does best.
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They said:"That is just the start of our journey. All of our new equipment was purchased from the US courtesy of American Beer Equipment." Photo: Natasha Audsley
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After the distillation process the barrels have to mature for at least six months. Photo: Natasha Audsley
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Their gin won Best International Gin and a Double Gold Medal at the American Distilling Institute Awards and also won a silver IWSC back in 2016. Photo: Natasha Audsley
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In just four years the duo have produced an award winning gin, with a variety of artisan flavours all sourced from the Yorkshire Dales. But importantly, they aim to retain what gives them their quality and authenticity. Photo: Natasha Audsley