Company type | Distillery |
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Industry | Beverages |
Founded | 2023 |
Founder |
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Headquarters | Northumberland, England |
Products | Distilled beverages |
Website | https://adgefrin.co.uk/ |
The Ad Gefrin Distillery is a distillery in Northumberland, England. [1]
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]
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]
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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