One of the UK’s most exciting new distilleries has launched behind-the-scenes tours.
Housed alongside Grasmere Brewery, Grasmere Distillery launched in 2021 by Paul Abbott.
This year, it has set up a founders club to add English single malt whisky iterations to the product range.
To see how they make their spirits, which include Grasmere Sugar Beet Vodka and Grasmere Dry Gin, people can book a one-hour tour with tasting with Paul.
The 60-minute tour starts at The Good Sport the brewery and distillery Tap Room, where the tour starts with a gin and vodka tasting, before a short walk down to the distillery on the shores of Grasmere where Paul will then show some of the brewing, distilling and bottling processes and share a little of his insight into the trials and tribulations of crafting grain to glass spirits from scratch.
Paul said: “We’re really excited to be able to show visitors a little of what we do day to day. We are a 100% grain-to-glass, family-owned distillery in the heart of the Lake District and powered 100% by renewable energy.
“I do all the tours myself and always will. It’s a great opportunity for me to share our future plans, especially as we develop and refine our Grasmere whisky, which we are laying down now in casks for maturation.’’
Tours run throughout the year at 2pm each day. All tour places must be booked in advance.
