When summer finally blooms over the rolling dales and rugged coastlines of Yorkshire, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a crisp, aromatic gin and tonic in hand. While Scotland may dominate the whisky world, Yorkshire has quietly become a powerhouse in the gin scene—blending local botanicals, innovative distilling, and regional pride into every bottle.
Here are some standout Yorkshire gins perfect for warm evenings, garden parties, or picnics in the park.
🌿 1. Masons of Yorkshire – The Original G&T Hero
Location: Bedale, North Yorkshire
Try: Masons Original Dry Gin or Pear & Pink Peppercorn
Known for clean, crisp, juniper-forward gins, Masons helped kickstart Yorkshire’s craft gin movement. Their summer lineup shines with citrusy and fruity options, perfect for alfresco sipping.
Perfect serve: Original with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, lots of ice, and a twist of orange.
🍓 2. Whittaker’s Gin – Botanical Brilliance from Nidderdale
Location: Harrogate
Try: Pink Particular or Summer Solstice Gin
Whittaker’s distills in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you can taste it in their gins. The Pink Particular offers a floral-forward gin with subtle spice—ideal for a garden G&T.
Perfect serve: Summer Solstice with elderflower tonic and fresh berries.
🍋 3. Hotham’s Gin – Handcrafted in Hull
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Try: Cardamom & Orange Gin
This award-winning micro-distillery offers small-batch gins bursting with personality. Their Cardamom & Orange blend balances warm spice with citrusy freshness, ideal for summer cocktails.
Perfect serve: With Indian tonic, a slice of orange, and a few crushed cardamom pods.
🌸 4. Otterbeck Distillery – The Cotton Gin
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Try: Cotton Gin (Signature or Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn)
Inspired by Yorkshire’s textile heritage, Otterbeck’s gins are as elegant as they are flavorful. The Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn variant is summer in a glass—fruity, floral, with a hint of warmth.
Perfect serve: Over ice with rose lemonade and a sprig of mint.
🫐 5. Slingsby Gin – Harrogate’s High-End Darling
Location: Harrogate
Try: Rhubarb Gin or Gooseberry Gin
Slingsby is known for infusing Yorkshire fruit and spa water into its premium gins. The Gooseberry expression is tart, juicy, and made for sunshine.
Perfect serve: Gooseberry gin with elderflower tonic and frozen grapes.
🍃 6. Raisthorpe Manor – Yorkshire’s Hedgerow in a Glass
Location: Thixendale, North Yorkshire
Try: Oak Aged Dry Gin or Rhubarb Gin
Crafted on a traditional family estate, Raisthorpe’s gins are steeped in local botanicals and old-school charm. Their Oak Aged Gin is perfect for gin lovers who also enjoy a dram of whisky.
Perfect serve: Neat over ice, or with ginger ale and a lemon twist.
🏖️ Final Sip: Yorkshire Summer in Every Glass
Whether you're basking in the sun or hosting a BBQ, these Yorkshire gins offer a true taste of the region’s spirit. From seaside distilleries to moorland micro-batches, there’s a gin for every palate—and every picnic hamper.