New eco distillery and visitor attraction nears completion

A new eco distillery and visitor attraction is built in North Yorkshire.

Ellers Farm Distillery, expected to be the largest in the region, will be carbon neutral from day one and aims to support and lead the industry in balancing people, profit, and the planet.

The facility, when in full production, will initially be able to produce 1.2 million bottles per annum, with room for expansion.

Housing two stills, it will be capable of producing a range of products, including vodka, gin, whisky, and liqueurs.

Andy Braithwaite, managing director at Ellers Farm, said: “We’re extremely excited to be building a distillery of this scale in North Yorkshire.

“From day one, we are committed to being eco-leaders within the spirits industry, and we will consider our impacts on people, profit, and the planet in every action we take.

“In a time when our news feeds are clogged with issues surrounding climate change, it’s vital businesses such as ours are proactive in our approach and mitigate our environmental impact from the offset.”

Located near Stamford Bridge, the distillery is a multi-million pound investment set to offer sustainable and diversified employment for the region.

In order to help Ellers Farm deliver on its sustainability and environmental goals, Tabatha Hurst joined the team early in the company’s journey as head of sustainability. Along with Hurst, the company has put together a senior leadership team with a wealth of industry experience.

Leading liquid production will be Jamie Baggot, a master distiller with multiple awards to his name, including winning Double Gold – Best in the World at the San Francisco Spirit Competition.

Working with Baggot will be Steve Hickey – sales director, Gee Lilwall – head of marketing, Steve Burnett – head of finance, along with Rosalin Brolly in the role of sustainability analyst.