Yorkshire’s first malt whisky distillery is celebrating after winning a coveted VisitEngland award.
Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire has been accredited with the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction award for their distillery tours they run daily.
The business was one of only 72 English attractions to win awards in the categories that cover all aspects of what makes an outstanding visitor experience, including ‘Welcome’; ‘Quality Food and Drink’; ‘Hidden Gem’; ‘Best Told Story’; and ‘Gold’ for overall excellence, which Spirit of Yorkshire won.
Director and Co-Founder, David Thompson said: “The Visitor Attraction Accolades recognise excellence within the visitor attraction sector and we’re proud and delighted to have earned another award. It’s a remarkable achievement that we were one of only five attractions in Yorkshire to be awarded the gold standard and it’s credit to our amazing team who continue to deliver an outstanding visitor experience.
“Our aim is to put Yorkshire on the UK and world malt whisky-making map, and this award stands us in good stead to build on our visitor offering that includes whisky tours, tastings, refreshments and events.”
Home to Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky, Spirit of Yorkshire is a field to bottle distillery that grows all the barley for its whisky production on the family farm.
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “These accolades highlight the wonderful visitor experiences provided by English attractions, from the warmest of welcomes to amazing food and drink, from great storytelling to outstanding customer service.”
For more information visit www.spiritofyorkshire.com