Durham Distillery unveils whisky package deals
Durham Distillery has unveiled six package deals to give whisky fans the chance to be among the first to own a bottle, or cask, of the firm’s inaugural releases.
The package options have been named after the UK city’s famous bridges, including Prebends and Elvet.
The packages start from a £10 (US$14) ‘investment certificate’ giving the holder 25% off distillery tours and 10% off in the distillery shop, and run up to the Privately Owned Cask package, which will see the first 100 casks released for private ownership. Ex-Bourbon casks start at £2,750 (US$3,880), while ex-Sherry casks are priced at £3,250 (US$4,585).
All packages will also come with the investment certificate, which will be valid for one year from the opening day of the new distillery.
Jessica Tomlinson, head distiller, said: “We have been working hard to get our package offering just right with options to suit all audiences, from a whisky connoisseur who can’t wait to sample one of the first bottles, to venues with a desire to invest in a higher volume to stock behind the bar. We want these to remain exclusive so there is limited availability.”
Furthermore, to celebrate its relocation to a new, bigger distillery premises later this year, 1,000 bottles of a limited-edition version of Durham Gin will be launched in November at an RRP of £45 (US$63).
Jon Chadwick, owner of Durham Distillery, said: “It’s all go for Durham Distillery this year, which will see us invest in a visitor attraction for the city in the form of our relocation, and bring a dynamic new product to the drinks market.
“These are certainly ambitious plans, however we have a fantastic team and have been overwhelmed by the interest already shown by consumers.”
Durham Distillery announced plans to start producing its own whisky in January this year.
