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Everything you need to know about Yarm Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Yarm Distillery English Malt Whisky First Release£239.99 Inc VAT
A brief History
Yarm, England. Founded in 2018
Yarm Distillery: Yorkshire Craft Spirit with Whisky Ambition
There’s something quietly confident about Yarm Distillery. No shouting. No gimmicks. Just a small Yorkshire distillery getting on with making good spirits — and now, slowly, thoughtfully, whisky too. Tucked away in the market town of Yarm, on the edge of the River Tees, this is a place that feels grounded. You sense it the moment you read about them, and even more when you taste what they make.
Founded in 2017, Yarm Distillery started life producing gin, vodka, and liqueurs, all made in-house and with clear attention to detail. Whisky came later. Sensibly so. Rather than rushing a release, Yarm took the long view — laying down spirit, learning how it behaves in cask, and letting time do its thing.
Their approach to whisky feels very English. Patient. Curious. Slightly understated. You won’t find big smoke or wild peat here. Instead, the focus leans towards balance, soft sweetness, and gentle spice. The kind of whisky you sit with rather than analyse. If you like the idea of English whisky that feels calm, considered, and rooted in place, Yarm is one to watch — and, I’d say, one to taste early.
Flavour Profile:
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| Oaky/ Woody |
Oaky / Woody |
Sweet |
Yarm Distillery’s whisky style is still developing, but early releases and cask samples point towards a clean, approachable, and well-balanced character.
Yarm whisky leans into soft sweetness and gentle oak rather than extremes. Think light vanilla, warm cereal notes, a touch of honeyed sweetness, and a calm, drying wood finish. It’s the sort of whisky that doesn’t rush you — and doesn’t need to.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Vanilla |
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Malt / Biscuit / Toast |
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Oak / Wood Spice |
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Honey |
Yarm’s whisky output is small and evolving, so releases tend to be limited and seasonal. Alongside whisky, their wider spirits range has built a strong local following.
Popular and Notable Releases:
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Yarm Distillery English Whisky (Limited Releases)
Soft sweetness, malted barley, gentle oak -
Yarm Distillery Cask Samples
Early looks at the house style — fresh, cereal-led, lightly spiced -
Yarm London Dry Gin
Classic juniper backbone with clean citrus lift -
Yarm Vodka
Smooth, neutral, and well-made
For whisky fans, the appeal lies in watching the journey. These are early chapters, not the final book.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Yarm Distillery
Address: Yarm Distillery, Levendale Industrial Estate, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9BU,England
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 https://www.yarmdistillery.com/ |
 01642 919666 |
Visitor Centre & Opening Times
Yes — Yarm Distillery has a visitor centre and welcomes guests for tours, tastings, and events.
What you can expect:
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Guided distillery tours
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Spirit tastings (including whisky when available)
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On-site shop
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Small, friendly groups
Typical Opening Times:
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Thursday – Sunday: Late morning to afternoon
Opening hours can vary, especially around events, so it’s worth checking their website before you go. Tours here feel relaxed and personal — more conversation than lecture, which I always appreciate.
Ownership & Distillery History
Yarm Distillery is independently owned and operated, which shows in how carefully it has grown.
Ownership Timeline:
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2017 – Present: Founded and owned by David Morrison and family
There have been no previous owners. No takeovers. No corporate handovers. Just steady progress, made locally, with decisions kept close to home. For many whisky drinkers, that matters.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
Yarm Distillery is a small English craft distillery based in Yarm, North Yorkshire.
The distillery forms part of the newer generation of English whisky producers developing regional whisky identities outside traditional Scotch whisky regions. Like many modern UK craft distilleries, it began with smaller-scale spirits production before expanding whisky operations.
Production remains relatively limited and focused on small-batch releases.
Production
- Spirit Type: English whisky
- Scale: Craft, small-batch production
- Stills: Copper pot stills
- Cask Policy: Bourbon and specialty cask maturation
The distillery focuses on gradual stock development while building its whisky range.
Whisky Style
Yarm whiskies are generally described as:
- Malt-forward
- Vanilla and caramel-led
- Light fruit character
- Gentle spice
- Soft oak influence
The style aligns with many younger English single malt distilleries emphasising approachable profiles.
Key Expressions
- Small batch English whisky releases
- Limited edition bottlings
- Early-stage craft whisky expressions
The portfolio is still developing as stocks continue to mature.
Significance
Yarm Distillery reflects the continued expansion of the English whisky category, particularly the emergence of smaller regional producers outside major whisky centres.
Its development contributes to the broader diversification of whisky production across England.
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