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Est. York, England

The Art of Yorkshire Gin

Small-batch craft gin distilled with botanicals foraged from Yorkshire's gardens, hedgerows and moorlands. Uncompromising in quality, uncommon in character.

Locally Foraged

Botanicals gathered from the Yorkshire countryside

Small Batch

Distilled slowly in copper stills, never rushed

Award Winning

Recognised internationally for craft and character

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The York Distillery

Step inside our working distillery in the heart of York. Meet our distillers, breathe in the aromas of juniper and botanicals, and enjoy a guided tasting of the full Hooting Owl range.

  • Classic 90-minute distillery tour
  • Gin masterclass & bespoke blend
  • Cocktail evenings with our mixologists
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The distillery
Distillers at work
Our Philosophy

Tradition, refined

Hooting Owl was born from a simple conviction: that the best gin is made with patience, care, and a deep respect for the botanicals it celebrates. Every bottle is distilled by hand, labelled by hand, and released only when it meets our standard.

We work with small growers across Yorkshire, forage wild botanicals in season, and take the time to let each spirit develop its own voice. It is a slower way of making gin. We think it shows.

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