There are dozens of companies now making gin in Yorkshire with some winning highest international awards. Across our White Rose county, many distilleries create their own brands, the spirit becoming so popular festivals in Leeds and Scarborough are among those toasting the tipple.
5. Whittaker’s Harrogate
Husband and wife team Toby and Jane Whittaker set up the distillery. The shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 4pm.
6. Spirit of Masham
Derek and Carol Harle are the driving force behind Spirit of Masham, living and breathing every part of the business from distilling to labelling, to packing.
7. Raisthorpe Manor Wharram
Using water from the underwater streams from the Yorkshire Wolds and infused with finest ingredients, also making tonic water, rum, port and vodka.
8. Slingsby Harrogate
The products bring to life the essence and restorative nature of the spa town in a bottle. Slingsby has now received more than 70 awards from across the globe.