Ellers Farm Distillery, Stamford Bridge, York YO41 1AR, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Ellers Farm Y Gin Blessed floral tartness
About Ellers FARM DISTILLERY
The journey so far
The foundation of our story is built on the simple principle of balancing people, planet, and profit.
We understand that restoring and protecting our planet and treating people with respect is for the good of everyone.
But let’s remember that we’re building a distillery and intend to have a little bit of fun along the way!
Our intention is to produce spirits that are the best for the world while being the world’s best.
And we’ll do it all with smiles on our faces and a glass in our hands!
plant a tree with us
We’ve been working in partnership with Ecologi to support reforestation projects around the world. We’re not doing too bad on our own, but you can help! By signing up to our club, we’ll plant a tree for you. Tree planting has a crucial role in tackling the climate crisis and keeping global temperatures from rising above 1.5C.
Once you have joined the club, we will send you special offers as well as updates on our tree planting progress.
Doing the right thing
2 Sep
Written By Bethan Bushen
In his blog, our Sales Director Steve Hickey asks how Retailers can give customers more confidence when looking for ‘real’ sustainable brands.
Ellers Farm Y Gin Blessed floral tartness
“Across Grocery there is plenty of genuine desire and activity from retailers and spirits suppliers alike to drive down their carbon emissions.”
I joined Ellers Farm – a new, state-of-the-art distillery being built in the heart of North Yorkshire – a few months ago inspired by the drive and ambition to become one of the leading eco-spirits companies globally through a clear and unfettered focus on people, planet and profit.
Excited to see how the Spirits category was already embracing this future vision, I visited Asda Middleton, a “reduce, reuse and recycle trial store” in a suburb of Leeds. Undoubtedly the store was full of positive and creative initiatives across a number of categories but ultimately I was left to reflect whether we are making it easy enough for consumers in the spirits category who want to ‘do the right thing’ for the planet to make an informed purchase choice?
Across Grocery there is plenty of genuine desire and activity from retailers and spirits suppliers alike to drive down their carbon emissions, promote recycling and reuse, and encourage their customers to adapt their behaviours to become a more sustainable society.
But could we be more radical? Could we push the agenda faster?
Working at Scottish & Newcastle following the acquisition of the Bulmers brand, I saw the speed at which the Cider category grew and we quickly realised the space available to the category instore was insufficient both from a ranging and effective replenishment perspective. The buyers knew the issue but faced their own internal battles to take space from other categories in store.
Roll on a few years to the swift establishment of No and Low Bays to reflect consumer trends, and the even speedier space release to Hard Seltzers. That retailers have become faster and more agile in responding to consumer behaviours has got to be a good thing hasn’t it?
So why is it still so difficult in the Spirits category for the huge number of consumers in store who want to make an informed choice on selecting their bottle(s) of spirits? Lidl have recently introduced their new Eco-Score system on 50 Lidl products.
What if we had something similar for the Spirits Category? What if we created bays instore / online space / Corporate Events for ‘real’ sustainable products recognised by trusted third parties – not ‘greenwashing’ or vague offsetting initiatives, but genuine offerings that give customers confidence that they are making a choice in line with their own beliefs and principles?
Would this make things easier for consumers? Would this accelerate the development of new, innovative ideas and solutions by suppliers? Would this put more scrutiny on sustainability claims and credentials? I’m planning to revisit Asda Middleton in a few months to check on new developments. I wonder if I will see any significant change?
Y-Gin
40.0% ABV | 70cl
Regular price £30.00
Y-Gin delivers complexity and balance to create the perfect London Dry Gin. The initial flavours of juniper, cardamon and earthy-sweet liquorice lead into Yorkshire rhubarb’s floral tartness before the pleasant warm finish of ginger tingles the palate.
Ellers Farm Y Gin Blessed floral tartness
Ellers Farm Y Gin Blessed floral tartness
Sloe Gin Cognac Cask Aged
26.0% ABV | 50cl
Regular price£35.00
Whole sloe berries are macerated for 6 months in our secret gin recipe before adding layers of complexity and flavour with over 6 months in a cognac cask. Deep natural colour with a jammy sweetness gives way to complex flavours of piney juniper, eucalyptus cardamom and warming ginger, finishing with luscious notes of plums, apricots, raisins and a moreish acidic tang.
Ellers Farm Y Gin Blessed floral tartness
WELCOME TO THE
Ellers farm DISTILLERY Tour experience
Ellers Farm Distillery is the home of Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka. We are one of only a handful of UK distilleries that makes its vodka from scratch, expertly distilled and handmade from British apples. Experience a tour of our distillery to see how our award-winning spirits are created.
Book a tour
We’re located eight miles east of York, near Stamford Bridge. Please note, our tours are only available to people who are 18 years or older.
DURING THE TOUR
One of our expert team members will guide you through our distillery and show you how we make our award-winning spirits. We’ll explain how we make vodka, whisky and gin from start to finish. After the tour, we’ll head to our bar for a tutored tasting of our product range with plenty of time for questions.
AFTER THE TOUR
If you’re feeling inspired by our products and the way we make them, you can purchase your favourites from our shop before we wish you a safe journey home. The tour experience will last around 1.5 hours, but it’s been known to last longer if we have particularly inquisitive guests with lots of great questions!
On site facilities
We have a shop, bar, and accessible toilets. The site and all parts of the tour are wheelchair accessible, but note that our car park can get very muddy in the wetter months.
PARKING
We have parking available, and our gates are locked at the end of each day.
DIRECTIONS
You can find us on Google Maps at: Ellers Farm Distillery Limited, Stamford Bridge, North Yorkshire YO41 1AR
From the A64 at Grimston Bar, take the A166 (Stamford Bridge Road) for approximately 4.3 miles, then turn onto Buttercrambe Road (the turn is about half a mile from the Balloon Tree Farm Shop). Follow the road for 1.6 miles and you’ll find us on the right-hand side of the road. There are two planters either side of our drive and an A-frame sign for Ellers Farm Distillery.
The nearest bus stop is at The Square in Stamford Bridge. It’s about a 35 minute walk to the distillery, but please note there are no footpaths alongside the country road to the distillery.
HOW TO CHECK IN
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check in at visitor centre (on the left, across from the distillery) by showing your QR code to a member of staff.
We recommend you wear plenty of warm layers in the colder months and sensible footwear at all times of the year.
Due to our rural location, we suggest pre-booking taxis.
We don’t serve food, but we have a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available at the bar.
Cocktail The Cask Aged Sloegroni
Ellers Farm Y Gin Blessed floral tartness
ICE
Cubed
GLASS
Rocks
GARNISH
Orange peel
OCCASION
Winter, around the fire
Ingredients
- 45ml Cask Aged Sloe Gin
- 45ml Y-Gin
- 45ml Campari
Introducing ‘The Cask Aged Sloegroni’, a sophisticated and nuanced cocktail that brings together the rich flavours of Cognac Cask-Aged Sloe Gin, the botanical elegance of Y-Gin and the bold bitterness of Campari. This harmonious blend of ingredients creates a drink that transcends the ordinary, offering a unique twist on the classic Negroni.
Method
- Add the Cognac Cask-Aged Sloe Gin to a rocks glass.
- Add cubed ice.
- Add the gin and Campari.
- Stir for 15-20 seconds.
- Garnish with orange peel.
