Ad Gefrin Distillery

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Ad Gefrin Distillery
Company typeDistillery
IndustryBeverages
Founded2023
Founder
  • Eileen Ferguson
  • Alan Ferguson
Headquarters Northumberland, England
Products Distilled beverages
Website https://adgefrin.co.uk/

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

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History

On October 27, 2022, Ad Gefrin debuted their inaugural whisky Tácnbora which is made with a combination of Scotch and Irish whiskies. [2]

On March 25, 2023, the Ad Gefrin distillery was opened officially by Eileen and Alan Ferguson. [3] [4]

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. [5]

Achievements

On June 15, 2024, the Ad Gefrin distillery won two medals for its Tácnbora Northumbrian Blended Whisky (Silver) and Corenkyn Blended Malt Whisky (Bronze) at the IWSC Awards. [6]

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References

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