A Lake District whisky has been awarded a gold medal in prestigious global awards.
Grasmere Distillery’s Single Malt New Make Spirit has been recognised by the Global World Whisky Masters, part of the Global Spirits Challenge.
The Global World Whisky Masters is designed to identify the most notable whiskies currently available on the global market. Judged through blind tastings by a panel of leading spirits specialists, awards are presented across Silver, Gold and Master categories, recognising outstanding quality across a wide range of styles.
Founded by co-founders Paul and Beth Abbott, Grasmere Distillery has, over the past three years, transformed two modest barns on the shores of Grasmere into one of the UK’s smallest and most characterful distilleries.
Following an intensive development phase beginning in 2021, the team launched Grasmere Gin and Grasmere Vodka in 2022, reinvesting revenues to expand production and begin distilling their first single malt whisky.
Paul, who is also head distiller, said: “Grasmere Distillery is a tiny start-up distillery without big resources, so recognition like this is hugely important.
“Awards such as this Gold Medal help put our New Make Single Malt on the map and demonstrate to both the industry and whisky lovers that we are creating something genuinely special. Every drop we produce reflects our commitment to flavour, craftsmanship and curiosity.”
