Ad Gefrin Distillery Explained

Ad Gefrin Distillery
Type:	Distillery
Industry:	Beverages
Founded:	2023
Founder:	Eileen Ferguson Alan Ferguson
Hq Location:	Northumberland, England
Products:	Distilled beverages English whisky Gin
Website:	https://adgefrin.co.uk/

The Ad Gefrin Distillery is a distillery in Northumberland, England.^[1]

History

On March 25, 2023, the Ad Gefrin distillery was opened officially by Eileen and Alan Ferguson.^{[2] [3]}

Design

The design of Ad Gefrin was inspired by a seventh century palace owned by King Edwin of Northumbria that is situated at the base of Yeavering Bell which is also known as the Hill of the Goats.^[4]

Releases

On October 27, 2022, Ad Gefrin Distillery debuted their inaugural whisky Tácnbora which is made with a combination of Scotch and Irish whiskies.^[5]

On June 15, 2023 the Ad Gefrin Distillery released their ever gin called Thirlings Dry Gin which is made from a variety of botanicals including heather and pine from the Cheviot hills, elderberry and dill from the hedgerow, Irish moss and sea buckthorn from the Northumberland Coast. The gin is named after thegns who inhabited Thirlings.^[6]

On July 26, 2024 Ad Gefrin Distillery released three new whisky casks Ex-Sauternes (£6,000), Ex-Amarone (£5,750) and Ex-Cognac (£5,500), each of them are 225 litre Barrique and have been matured since 2022.^[7]

Achievements

On June 15, 2024, the Ad Gefrin distillery won two medals for its Tácnbora Northumbrian Blended Whisky (Silver), Corenkyn Blended Malt Whisky (Bronze) and Thirlings Gin (Bronze Medal) at the 2024 IWSC Awards.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023-03-25 . Wooler Anglo-Saxon museum and distillery opens . 2024-08-10 . BBC News . en-gb.
2. Web site: Wilkinson . Tom . March 20, 2023 . England’s newest whisky distillery and Anglo-Saxon museum opens . The Independent.
3. Web site: Hanks . Dan . 2023-03-30 . Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery opens to acclaim . 2024-08-10 . Archaeological Research Services Ltd . en-GB.
4. Web site: A Whisky-Fueled Journey Through Time at the Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery in Wooler, England . 2024-08-10 . Paste Magazine . en-US.
5. Web site: Collins . Georgie . 2022-10-27 . Ad Gefrin debuts inaugural whisky blend . 2024-08-10 . The Spirits Business . en-US.
6. Web site: Hall . Daniel . 2023-06-15 . Distillery launches first-ever gin as 'testament to flavours of Northumberland' . 2024-08-12 . Chronicle Live . en.
7. Web site: Smith . Ian . Jul 26, 2024 . Ad Gefrin distillery in Wooler announces exclusive release of new finish whisky casks . Northumberland Gazette.
8. Web site: Post . North East . Ad Gefrin’s IWSC Wins And Distiller’s Harpers 30 Under 30 Honour . 2024-08-12 . northeastpost.co.uk.
9. Web site: Smith . Ian . June 7, 2024 . Wooler distillery Ad Gefrin wins three medals at prestigious competition . Northumberland Gazette.