Spirit of Yorkshire

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England · Yorkshire · Est. 2016 · Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery Ltd

Hunmanby Grange, Hunmanby, Filey, North Yorkshire YO14 0PH, England

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About

Yorkshire's first whisky distillery, located at Hunmanby Grange farm on the edge of the Wolds. 'Field to bottle' operation growing barley on the farm. Produces Filey Bay single malt, named after the nearby bay. Joint venture between farmer Tom Mellor and brewer David Thompson.

Production Details

Owner

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery Ltd

Parent Company

Missing

Status

Active

Founded

2016

Still Type

Pot

Stills

Capacity

0.2M LPA

Water Source

Yorkshire Wolds chalk-filtered spring water

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House Style

Light, creamy, and fruity English single malt. Characterized by orchard fruits, vanilla, and elegant sweetness. The distillery's grain-to-glass approach creates a genuine Yorkshire terroir expression.

Production Process

Water Source

Yorkshire Wolds chalk-filtered spring water

Timeline9 events

1945Mellor family begins farming at Hunmanby Grange —

2016Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery founded by Tom Mellor and David Thompson —

2016First spirit distilled —

2017Official distillery opening —

2019First Filey Bay whisky released —

2022ImpEx Beverages appointed as exclusive US importer —

2023Named IWSC Top 50 Global Whisky Producer; wins 7 gold medals at World Whisky Masters —

2024Filey Bay Flagship wins W Club Members' Choice Awards and Whiskies of the World Best in Class —

2025Yorkshire Day 2025 Edition released; Open Weekend 2025 with exclusive single cask releases —

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