A WHISKY distillery is celebrating after receiving their second award.

Spirit of Yorkshire, based in Hunmanby, was awarded the VisitEngland accolade in recognition of their customer service, since opening their visitor attraction in 2017.

“We are delighted to win this award, especially when you consider that we’re a relatively young tourism business,” said David Thompson, the Spirit of Yorkshire managing director and co-founder.

“It’s testament to our great team that we were one of only 24 businesses in England to win a Welcome Award for the warmth of our welcome.”

Designed to celebrate excellence within the visitor attraction sector, VisitEngland’s Accolades award businesses that provide a high-quality visitors experience, whether through food and drink, a warm welcome or overall engagement.

“We aspire to put Yorkshire on the UK malt whisky making and whisky tourism map and this win stands us in good stead to build on our visitor offering that includes tours, tastings and distilling experiences, the Pot Still Coffee Shop, events and music nights,” said David.

Spirit of Yorkshire designed Yorkshire’s first malt whisky, called Filey Bay, which is a collaboration between farmer and brewer, Tom Mellor, from Wold Brewery, and David Thompson.

The pair have invested significantly to create a Yorkshire whisky that doesn’t replicate a scotch, from Scotland.

For more information, visit spiritofyorkshire.com