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Take a journey into the art of distillation at Yorkshire’s first gin distillery. Discover the skill, passion and dedication that goes on behind the scenes at Masons. Let us guide you through the process of making Yorkshire’s most awarded gin, before heading for a tasting in our distillery bar.

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Gin Tasting in Yorkshire: A Sensational Gin Distillery Tour Near Harrogate

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Yorkshire is renowned for its scenery, history, and architecture, but you might not know that there are also great opportunities for gin tasting in Yorkshire.

Growing up, I thought gin was a “fuddy-duddy” drink. It was something my parents and their friends sloshed into a tall glass, doused in supermarket tonic, and garnished with a slice of lemon (or lime if you were “posh”). If you ordered a G&T at a pub or restaurant, you were lucky if you got a choice of Gordon’s or Beefeater. 

Fast forward (let’s not count quite how many years), and gin is the drink of the moment, with gin sales booming . There’s been an explosion of craft gin producers making small-batch, highly botanical blends in micro-distilleries and gin made in Yorkshire is rather fabulous.

There are countless Yorkshire gins to choose from – in bars, restaurants, and supermarkets, each with a unique story. I had to go on a Yorkshire gin distillery tour to try out some of the best gin made in Yorkshire!

The origins of gin

Gin originated in the 16th century when Dutch chemists blended distilled juniper berries with malt or wine for medicinal purposes. They called it “geneva”, meaning juniper. 

British soldiers discovered gin during the Thirty Years War (1618 to1648). They brought it back to England, where it rapidly became popular with the masses, who shortened the name from geneva to gin. 

The British also introduced gin to the tropics. It was used to hide the bitter taste of the anti-malaria medication “quinine”, which was dissolved in tonic water. That’s how the gin and tonic we know and love today was invented!

The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen’s lives than all the doctors in the Empire  Sir   Winston Churchill

Gin Tasting in Yorkshire

One rather special gin that’s been making waves on the market is Whittaker’s gin. I joined the best gin distillery tour at Whittaker’s Distillery to learn about this exciting family-run Yorkshire business.

A Superb Yorkshire Gin Distillery Tour

When I booked my tour, I knew that the Harrogate Distillery is an award-winning gin distillery deep in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. What I didn’t realise was just how rural it would turn out to be or how fantastic this gin made in Yorkshire was going to taste!

Trusting in the gods of Satnav, I set off from Harrogate , heading north for a spot of adventure with a side order of my favourite spirit.

The route to Whittaker’s gin distillery passes through some of the prettiest scenery North Yorkshire has to offer. You’ll see rolling green hills, adorable little villages with ancient stone cottages and churches, and miles of drystone-walled fields.

Arriving in the tiny village of Dacre Banks, I spotted a sign for Whittaker’s gin and made my way down a long unmade track. With no properties visible, I was sure I’d gone the wrong way! Then, at a fork in the “road”, a new sign spurred me onwards before Harewell House Farm came into view.

About Harrogate Distillery

Multiple award-winning Harrogate Distillery was founded in 2015 by gin-loving husband and wife team Toby and Jane Whittaker. From their rural base in outbuildings at Harewell House Farm in Nidderdale, this craft distillery produces Whittaker’s Gin – a range of small-batch, hand-crafted London dry gins. It also makes English Cassis Gin for London’s posh department store Fortnum and Mason .

Whittaker’s Gin Tour

Thanks to getting stuck behind a couple of slow-moving hay-bale-laden tractors on the road to the distillery, I was slightly late joining the tour. That meant I missed the first taste of Whittaker’s gin (the welcome gin and tonic); however, I was driving, so I couldn’t have had one anyway!

Whittaker’s effortlessly charming co-founder, Jane, greeted me on arrival before ushering me into the first part of the distillery (the old piggery). Jane introduced me to her husband, Toby (master distiller and tour guide), and I joined the other four people taking the tour. 

The Whittaker’s gin distillery tour started with some background information about the brand and what brought Toby and Jane into gin-making.

Toby then introduced us to the “chemistry” of gin-making (he has a chemistry degree), and then he offered us some juniper berries to taste!  

“Handcrafted” is a term that’s bandied around a lot in the food and drink industry; however, in the case of Whittaker’s gin, the name is appropriate. I loved learning that the grapefruit used in the “Summer Solstice” gin is hand peeled at the distillery. I also loved that the leftover fruit (and the discarded gin-soaked peel) is “recycled” into delicious marmalade! (Yes, I bought some, and yes, it is delicious!)

We saw the love and labour that goes into each bottle of gin and hessian sacks bursting with juniper berries and other fresh botanicals.  

After learning about the bottling and labelling, we moved across the yard to the stables for a surprise! 

Harrogate Distillery Makes Whisky Too!

The horses live in contentment in half of the stables, while the other half has been transformed into a whisky cellar.

Barrel upon barrel of Yorkshire whisky is laid down and slowly maturing in beautifully aged oak barrels. Yes – Toby and Jane have branched out, and whisky is the latest offering to come out of the Harrogate Distillery.

It will be the first whisky to originate from Nidderdale, and its release is still hotly anticipated, but it will be a few more years before the first bottles are ready to taste! Like Whittaker’s gin, the whisky will all be distilled and bottled locally in Nidderdale.

Learning about the whisky production process was a bonus on this gin distillery tour! I learned that whisky barrels are a very sustainable product – Toby sources most of his barrels “used” from sherry producers, and I could see the original sherry producers’ markings on the end of the barrels. 

Visiting the Harrogate Distillery Stills

Next, we visited the stills, including “Jezebel”, the first copper still used to create Whittaker’s gin.

Just like the rest of the distillery, the still is beautiful to look at. It looks like something from a giant chemistry laboratory, large and shined to perfection! No wonder Tony feels at home here!

During the tour, I learned how long it takes to create Whittaker’s gin, how the distillation process works, and what “heads”, “hearts”, and “tails” are! I also learned about the latest product from this entertaining and entrepreneurial couple – vodka !

Once Tony had answered our questions, we ambled towards the distillery shop for the much-anticipated gin tasting. 

Gin Tasting in Yorkshire – Sampling the Gin

We had the chance to sample eight gins plus one “wild card”. I was sorry that I was driving and unable to take more than a tiny sip of each, but Jane had thought of everything and the homely pine tables included sharing plates with healthy portions of hand-cut chips, breadsticks and very tasty locally-sourced pork pies (very moreish!) to accompany the tasting.

Jane talked us through each gin as we sampled it, helping us to understand and identify the individual botanicals. The pace was very leisurely, with plenty of conversation and laughter as we worked our way through the gins.

Whittaker’s Gin Flavours

Without giving away any trade secrets, Whittaker’s gin includes carefully chosen botanicals – juniper, plus coriander seed and angelica root, with additional botanicals dependant on the specific gin and pure, soft Nidderdale spring water.

• Whittaker’s Original (42% ABV) : mixed with locally-sourced Bilberries (also known as whortleberries), sweet Hawthorne berries, plus spicy, peaty Bog Myrtle from the Yorkshire moors.
• Summer Solstice (42%): Pink and White Grapefruit, plus Pomegranate.
• Winter Solstice (42%) : Dried Bitter Orange, Sultanas, Raisins, Currants, and Star Anise with a hint of Cloves and Cinnamon. 
• Pink Particular (42% ABV) : Dried Pink Hibiscus Flowers, Pink Peppercorns, Cardamon and a hint of fresh lemon.
• Navy Strength (57% ABV): The same botanicals as the Whittaker’s Original, but it’s much smoother and far stronger!
• Clearly Sloe (42% ABV): This one is slightly different, as it’s not a strong Juniper-led gin. There’s a clear taste of liquorice, and it’s a bit like grappa – I LOVE IT! 
• Very Sloe (26% ABV) : A closely guarded secret mix of Whittaker’s gins, macerated with sloes for at least six months. This is now the tipple I have in my hip flask for chilly dog walks. No one else is allowed any.

And that wildcard? It was a taste of Whittaker’s brand-new product Barley Mow Vodka !

Gin Tasting Tips

As part of the tasting, Jane also gave her recommendation on how to serve and enjoy Whittaker’s Gin.

We were advised to try each with a plain tonic to avoid taking away the subtle flavours of the Gin. Oh, and not to drown the gin with too much tonic either!

The Whittaker’s Gin Label

I love the label design. It features a hare from an original miniature woodcut by 18th-century wood artist Thomas Bewick . This image ties in beautifully with Harewell Farm, where the distillery is located. The label reads

Handcrafted with great skill and care in the heart of North Yorkshire, using our own fresh Harewell House natural spring water, to create an artisan spirit for your ultimate appreciation . 

Each of the different Whittaker’s gins features a different coloured hare, to help identify the individual gin, and create a consistent brand image.

The Harrogate Distillery Shop

After the tour and gin-tasting, the distillery shop is a charming place to browse. The shop is modest but beautifully appointed; however, there are plenty of items to remember during your visit to Whittaker’s Gin distillery!

Whittakers Gin Tour FAQs

How to get to whittaker’s gin distillery.

The best option is to drive, as public transport to Dacre Banks village is limited, and it’s a long walk from the village to the distillery!

Location : Harewell House Farm, Harrogate HG3 4HQ; however, the distillery is in the small village of Dacre Banks.

From Harrogate (12.5 miles/30 minutes):

• Take the Skipton Rd/A59 to the B6451
• Continue on the B6451, through the village of Dacre, then onwards to Dacre Banks
• Drive through the village, past the village stores, then turn left into Cabin Lane and follow the signs for Whittaker’s Gin.

What does the gin distillery tour cost?

The tour is £20 per person and must be booked online. It’s excellent value, including the tour, two G&Ts, all the taster shots, and nibbles, plus a £5 per person discount off any gin you buy during your visit! Here’s where to book .

How long does Whittaker’s gin distillery tour last?

The distillery tour takes roughly 40 minutes (depending on how many questions the group has). Allow at least the same time for the leisurely and social gin-tasting. 

How many people are there on each tour?

Distillery tours are limited to 20 people. You can also book private group tours , which would be wonderful for a special birthday treat or a girl’s day out!

Where Can I Buy Whittaker’s Gin?

• You can order direct from the online distillery shop here , and your order will be delivered to you within 3-5 working days.
• You can also visit the distillery, place your order in person and take your gin home with you immediately. 
• Limited supplies (not the full range) are also available here.

What Are The Opening Hours?

• The Distillery Shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm and closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
• Gin distillery tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 11.30 am and 1.30 pm.

Wrap Up – Gin Tasting in Yorkshire

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip into the world of Whittaker’s Gin. Toby and Jane’s passion for their craft business shines through to make this a memorable experience and the best gin distillery tour I’ve taken (so far).

The distillery tour was well structured and very interesting, and the gin-tasting was great value when considering everything that was included. If you fancy trying a gin distillery tour in Yorkshire for a very reasonable price, then the Whittakers Gin tour does the trick!

If you’re looking for more inspiration for your trip to Yorkshire , check out our Yorkshire Travel Guide ito find all of our posts about this fantastic UK county.

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Spirit of Harrogate is home to award-winning Slingsby Gin and is located in the historic Montpellier Quarter of Harrogate. Inspired by its spa town heritage and enjoyed around the world, Slingsby premium gin is crafted with pure spring water and real fruits to create the finest, award-winning British gin. Bottling the beautiful and restorative spirit of Harrogate for you to experience with every sip.

The Spirit of Harrogate store and experience is the perfect place to discover the Slingsby Gin brand, sample and purchase its award-winning range and pick up limited-edition products and personalised gifts. The retail team will guide you through the full range where you can sample the products to find your preferred style of gin while also advising you on the perfect way to serve in your own home.

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Become part of the Slingsby story and pop along to Spirit of Harrogate to sample its latest development gins. All year round a range of six different flavours and recipes will be displayed within the in-store Kilner jars. Visitors can sample all the development gins and vote for the one they enjoyed most. The much-loved Rhubarb, Gooseberry, Marmalade and Blackberry Gins from the core range all started their Slingsby journeys this way.

With its very own event space and distillery room, Spirit of Harrogate also hosts three unique gin experiences, Spirit of Gin, Master Distiller and the new Winter Cocktail Masterclass. These sessions are very popular so avoid disappointment and book your place today. Full availability can be found on the Spirit of Harrogate website.

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Inspired by its spa town heritage and enjoyed around the world, Slingsby premium gin is crafted with pure spring water and real fruits to create the finest, award-winning British gin. Bottling the beautiful and restorative spirit of Harrogate for you to experience with every sip.

In 1571, William Slingsby discovered the unique properties of the natural spring water from Harrogate’s Tewit Well. Since then, his discovery has brought visitors to the picturesque North Yorkshire spa town to restore body, mind and soul by relaxing, indulging and socialising.

The range is crafted using locally sourced botanicals, water drawn from the world-famous Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit and a handful of the finest ingredients sourced from around the world. Key botanicals include primrose, sweet cicely, nettle, rhubarb, milk thistle, rosehip and Taylors of Harrogate green and jasmine tea.

Since launching Slingsby London Dry Gin in August 2015, Slingsby has received over 100 industry awards for its products and the full range now includes eight variants; four fruit flavoured gins, Rhubarb, Gooseberry, Marmalade and Blackberry, alongside an Old Tom Gin, a Navy Strength Gin and a Vodka.

The Spirit of Harrogate flagship store and experience is located in the historic Montpellier Quarter of Harrogate. Visitors can sample the award-winning Slingsby spirits, discover the range of developmental gins and enjoy two unique gin experiences including distilling your own personalised bottle of gin on one of the mini copper stills.

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Spirit of Harrogate was founded in 2014 by Marcus Black and Mike Carthy , two enterprising residents who captured and bottled their desire to share the restorative nature of Harrogate in the form of Slingsby – a London Dry Gin bursting with local botanicals.

Carthy – a qualified chemist – had worked in the drinks industry for over three decades before co-founding Spirit of Harrogate , whereas Black is still a relative newcomer, having worked in mergers and acquisitions for 15 years before backing a partial management buyout of InterContinental Brands and joining the firm as Commercial Director. The duo formed Slingsby in order to pursue a different direction, though one that complemented their on-going work with ICB.

The gin is named after  William Slingsby , an English adventurer who is said to have discovered the valuable properties of Harrogate’s Tewit Well water in 1571. The well opened up the town’s spa potential, transforming it into a place of leisure and restoration, bringing what was then a small but prosperous town to life.

Spirit of Harrogate wanted to make a gin that would celebrate this heritage – using both the transformative water and botanicals grown in the area. Working with consumer focus groups to talk through flavours (and making their way through 18 variants in the process), Black and Carthy spent 15 months developing Slingsby until it was a product that they were truly happy with.

Though the gin is made at the Alcohols distillery in Birmingham, the recipe for Slingsby was created entirely by Spirit of Harrogate . They drove the flavour profile from the off and still supply Alcohols with pre-mixed botanical packs ahead of production.

The gin features a whopping 24 botanicals in total, with many citing local provenance. The Kitchen Garden of Rudding Park Luxury Hotel in Harrogate supplies seven seas rosemary , silver posie thyme , citrodorous thyme , vulgaris thyme , rhubarb , sage , lovage , chervil , hyssop , primrose , sweet cicely and oregano . (The garden, incidentally, incorporates the brand into its map – marking the areas in which Slingsby botanicals are grown with an S.)

Famed tea suppliers Taylors of Harrogate provide Slingsby with green tea and jasmine, and the others – including the more traditional gin botanicals – are sought from the world over. These are juniper from Madagascar, as well as angelica , cassia , orris root, coriander seed , liquorice , nettles , heather , rhubarb and grapefruit .

Once the botanicals are weighed, measured, portioned off and sent toAlcohols, they’re mixed with a seven-times filtered English wheat spirit and left to macerate for 12 hours. The spirit is then distilled in Jenny, Alcohols’s youngest still at just over 20-years-old, which stands tall at 10,000 litres. The gin is a multi-shot, made to a concentrate which comes off the still at 87% ABV. This is then blended with more neutral grain spirit and then watered down to its bottling strength of 42% ABV with Tewit Well water.

Langley do not perform any bottling at their distillery, so the finished liquid – which currently is bottled in around 580 bottles per run - is sent to ICB’s bottling site in the North East.

Slingsby gin to taste…

A soft, caramel smell greets the nose, with a stewed fruit sweetness leaping forth. Strong grapefruit leads a citrus charge, while the primrose , hyssop and sweet cicely lend a delicate air. Rosemary and thyme combine to bring a herbal twang, adding a somewhat savoury tone to the subtle juniper .

Sweetness laps at the tongue - with liquorice , angelica and orris bringing an underlying earthiness and a rich, almost gloopy mouthfeel. The sweetness gives way to the more citrussy herbal botanicals, which allows a soft and pleasant juniper to land slap bang in the middle of the taste. When tasted neat, the nettles  increase in prominence the longer the spirit is held in the mouth, bringing a fresh, green heat that really and truly only belongs to that particular botanical. Rhubarb - as it has a habit of doing - dominates the finish. It’s fresh and sweet, redolent of an English country garden.

We’d serve Slingsby in a classic tonic with a spring of dried  lavender , which would very well complement both the herbal and floral elements of the gin. It would also make for a fantastic Martini  served with a grapefruit twist, as it carries with it such a flavour journey and luscious mouthfeel.

To launch Slingsby , Spirit of Harrogate established a physical presence in November 2015, taking out a six-month lease on a shop in the town centre and creating brand awareness by sharing Slingsby’s story and its potential varieties by hosting tastings and master classes - focusing on the history of gin, cocktails and tonics.

The shop was merely intended as a starting point and a way to have a brand home for the initial months, to help them explain the gin and the concepts behind it and to engage local residents. It has since taken off, though, and began paying for itself in no time. So much so, in fact, that the six-month lease has been extended to five years. This is great news for gin fans, as for the foreseeable future, Slingsby  Gin will have an open door to all of those who wish to try it!

Spirit of Harrogate are always innovating and use their store as a test bed for new ideas. For example, they have a constant line of kilner jars filled with experimental gins at their store. Flavours have included saffron, elderberry, strawberry, mulberry and an oak-aged. Last year they invited visitors to the store to try gin with a rhubarb distillate thrown into the mix. It was such a hit that it became a limited edition, and when the limited edition sold so well (shifting almost as much volume as the regular Slingsby  Gin did in that same period), that they decided to turn it into a permanent offering.

Slingsby Rhubarb Gin is made using the London Dry base, with a rhubarb distillate created by ICB added to the mix. The rhubarb is grown in Wakefield and transported straight to the ICB team in order to preserve freshness. The rhubarb is then blended with water before being mixed with spirit so at to pull the maximum flavour possible from the fruit. The extraction takes between 7 – 10 days, then it is transferred to Spirit of Harrogate’s rhubarb still, where it is used to create a rhubarb distillate of 80% ABV.

Distillation, of course, removes all traces of colour, so Slingsby have added natural red food colouring to the liquid and once combined with the base gin, this ruby-red liquid is bottled at 40%. In their opinion the slight reduction in ABV helps create a smoother and more sippable spirit and by adding a visible pink hue, it helps set the gin apart from the Flagship expression, while also helping to lead the senses when it comes to tasting the gin.

We were lucky enough to be sent a sample of Slingsby Rhubarb Gin , which smells entirely of the Rhubarb and Custard sweets of yesteryear. The herbal qualities of the flagship hint at the nose, but boiled sweets dominate the senses.

The sweetness of Slingsby is amplified and - though delicious - there is a slight hint of the more artificial, perfumed elements on the nose, as opposed to the caramelised notes when cooked or fresh notes when harvested. This is either a result of flavourings or true testament to the flavour extraction team at ICB , as the rhubarb edition of Slingsby Gin smells rich and botanically sweet enough to be a dessert in itself.

It’d be lovely in a G&T with a handful of red berries, but even though this is not a liqueur and there is no added sugar, those with a sweet tooth should just sip this neat over ice. While intense on the aroma, the underlying gin makes a comeback to taste and helps balance the gin out. Those who are not the biggest fans of rhubarb should, however, steer clear, as this is a gin that places the quintessentially Yorkshire vegetable on steroids.

Slingsby is a gin that stands out on shelves – its striking blue bottle (designed with the help of Allied Glass ) shouts louder than others and its rectangular shape is evocative of an old medicine container. This is no coincidence – the packaging was inspired by a 19 th Century chemist shop bottle and is embossed with William Slingsby’s signature. The logo – an intricate gold and silver/grey carries forward the theme of a bygone era, tying in with the gin’s historic themes. It’s a formidable offering and one that’s not easy to overlook.

Spirit of Harrogate set out to create a product that celebrates their town and in working with local suppliers and forging ties with the community, have more than beaten their initial goal. Black told us: “We see our products enhancing Harrogate’s longstanding reputation as a place where people expect something to help them relax, indulge and socialise and through our partnerships with local businesses we see this as the best possible route to build that sense of community engagement and pride.”

We couldn’t agree more, although, we’d even take it one step further. Clearly, Slingsby Gin will appeal to many from a flavour perspective. Place this aside however and if one considers the wider “package”- this is a brand with all the attributes to make it big. There is just enough provence to be authentic and enough transparency over what is and what isn’t local to be credible. The story is great, the owners impassioned, the bottle stands out, the bottle boxes give it a premium edge, the price offers great value for money and the production has a lot of scale it can grow into. They might be a small brand today, but we anticipate them being real contenders in both the UK and with a little time and some careful nurturing, on the global stage too. Given Yorkshire has one of the highest concentration of gin drinkers in the UK as well, it’s just a matter of time before the name Slingsby is either recommended by fellow gin drinkers, or on a drinks menu in your local bar.

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One of the best gins I have tasted. It is  smooth and has a evocative and subtle taste, highly recommended.

"Truly the best gin"

We bought this from Fortnum & Mason to try and we are smitten. Served with lots of ice and double dutch tonic, the perfect sunset drink.

John & Margeret

"Sloe Gin Heaven"

Wow - I love this. Don't tell the neighbours but I drink it neat like a port or sherry. Yum.

Samantha H.

"Great Service"

Very pleased with my delivery. Ordered Tuesday and in my hands this Thursday morning. All looks good and very well packed. APC delivery very polite. I’ll be telling all my friends & Gin colleagues. Thanks again.

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Our experienced Master Distiller, Tom Nichol, has lovingly created a classic gin by fusing traditional processes with a modern approach. Award-winning Harrogate Gin celebrates the fusion of fresh botanicals including Lavender & Pink Grapefruit with Harrogate Spring Water.

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