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Step into a compact York distillery for a 75-minute guided tour and tasting featuring Hooting Owl gins, rums and vodkas. Learn distillation basics, hear the local legend of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins, and finish with a full-measure choice from 25 artisan spirits.
Step into a compact York distillery for a 75-minute guided tour and tasting featuring Hooting Owl gins, rums and vodkas. Learn distillation basics, hear the local legend of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins, and finish with a full-measure choice from 25 artisan spirits.
The tour begins in the warm amber light of the tasting room, where the scent of juniper and toasted oak hangs in the air and copper stills sit like patient machines waiting to tell their story. You step in, take a welcome gin, rum or vodka with a mixer, and the room shifts from visitor hub to classroom: labels, barrels and a distiller ready to guide the hour-plus experience.
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Operated by The Hooting Owl Distillery York · York, North Yorkshire
The tour begins in the warm amber light of the tasting room, where the scent of juniper and toasted oak hangs in the air and copper stills sit like patient machines waiting to tell their story. You step in, take a welcome gin, rum or vodka with a mixer, and the room shifts from visitor hub to classroom: labels, barrels and a distiller ready to guide the hour-plus experience.
York’s long brewing and distilling history frames the visit—the city has been a drinks hub since medieval alehouses gave way to Victorian breweries. Hooting Owl layers that civic past with a playful local myth: Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins and his eccentric recipe tour of Yorkshire, which the guide uses to explain botanicals and regional sourcing. The distillery itself focuses on small-batch artisan spirits; expect to see the stills, raw botanicals, and tasting stations while learning basic distillation chemistry and flavour profiling.
Practically, the tour lasts roughly 75 minutes and finishes with a full measure from a range of about 25 spirits. Groups are small (up to 12), accessible by public transport, and the bar remains open after the tour so you can linger. Wear comfortable shoes for standing and bring a form of ID for age verification. It’s not recommended for pregnant visitors. Book ahead—this is a compact, guided experience best enjoyed midweek or early evening to avoid the busiest slots. Hydrate before tasting and plan onward transport if sampling multiple spirits.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; ability to stand for short periods recommended
The experience runs about 75 minutes and includes a welcome drink, guided tastings, a tour of the production area, and a full measure to finish.
The venue is stroller-friendly and allows service animals, but the tasting element is alcoholic and the tour is not recommended for pregnant visitors; check policies when booking.
Yes—tours are limited to small groups (up to 12), so it’s best to book ahead to secure your preferred date and time.
Yes. The distillery reports wheelchair-accessible surfaces and transportation options; notify the host of specific accessibility needs in advance.
York has a centuries-long brewing and distilling heritage; modern micro-distilleries like Hooting Owl build on that tradition while adding local storytelling and small-batch techniques.
The distillery emphasizes small-batch production, which typically reduces waste; visitors can support sustainability by asking about ingredient sourcing and recycling practices.
The Hooting Owl Distillery York operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The tour begins in the warm amber light of the tasting room, where the scent of juniper and toasted oak hangs in the air and copper stills sit like patient machines waiting to tell their story. You step in, take a welcome gin, rum or vodka with a mixer, and the room shifts from visitor hub to classroom: labels, barrels and a distiller ready to guide the hour-plus experience.
The tour begins in the warm amber light of the tasting room, where the scent of juniper and toasted oak hangs in the air and copper stills sit like patient machines waiting to tell their story. You step in, take a welcome gin, rum or vodka with a mixer, and the room shifts from visitor hub to classroom: labels, barrels and a distiller ready to guide the hour-plus experience.
York’s long brewing and distilling history frames the visit—the city has been a drinks hub since medieval alehouses gave way to Victorian breweries. Hooting Owl layers that civic past with a playful local myth: Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins and his eccentric recipe tour of Yorkshire, which the guide uses to explain botanicals and regional sourcing. The distillery itself focuses on small-batch artisan spirits; expect to see the stills, raw botanicals, and tasting stations while learning basic distillation chemistry and flavour profiling.
Practically, the tour lasts roughly 75 minutes and finishes with a full measure from a range of about 25 spirits. Groups are small (up to 12), accessible by public transport, and the bar remains open after the tour so you can linger. Wear comfortable shoes for standing and bring a form of ID for age verification. It’s not recommended for pregnant visitors. Book ahead—this is a compact, guided experience best enjoyed midweek or early evening to avoid the busiest slots. Hydrate before tasting and plan onward transport if sampling multiple spirits.