How long is the Cooper King Distillery Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes.

Are tastings included in the tour?

Yes, the tour includes 6+ whisky tastings.

Where can I book this distillery tour?

You can book the Cooper King Distillery Tour through Digital Distiller, the UK's specialist retailer for English whisky and distillery experiences.

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Cooper King Distillery Tour

Name: Cooper King Distillery Tour
Brand: Cooper King Distillery
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Experience Cooper King's 2 hour guided tour of England's only self-built whisky and gin distillery, nestled in the picturesque Vale of York at the foot of the Howardian Hills, 10 miles north of York.

Duration: 2 hours
Tasting: 6 spirits
Days and Times: Wednesdays at 15:00 and Saturdays at 13:00 and 15.30

Discover the adventurous story behind the distillery and understand how their sustainable spirits are made. The team will introduce you to state-of-the-art vacuum gin distillation and the wonderful Tasmanian copper whisky still - the only one of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finally, enjoy a fully guided tasting session where you’ll try at least 6 different spirits. Drivers will be offered a complimentary sample to take away and enjoy at home.

Exclusive offer when you buy this tour: get £3 OFF a 70cl bottle of Cooper King Whisky bought online at Digital Distiller with any purchase of an Adult Ticket for a Cooper King Distillery Tour. Code sent after ticket purchase. See Promotional Terms & Conditions.

Adult Ticket - for over 18s and includes the tasting of 6 spirits

After placing your order, you will be emailed your ticket(s) together with instructions on how to book your tour at the time and date of your choice.

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Cooper King Distillery Tour

Cooper King Distillery

About This Tour

Tour Essentials

Duration 120 minutes

Available Wednesdays 3pm, Saturdays 1pm and 3.30pm

Languages English

What to Expect

Take a guided tour of England's only self-built whisky and gin distillery, nestled in the picturesque Vale of York at the foot of the Howardian Hills, 10 miles north of York.

Finally, enjoy a fully guided tasting session where you’ll try at least 6 different spirits. Drivers will be offered a complimentary sample to take away and enjoy at home.

Areas You'll Visit

Still, Cask Warehouse,
NB: The distillery will not be operational during the tour

What Makes This Tour Special

Guided Tasting

Tasting

Samples 6+ tastings included

What You'll Taste Whisky, Gin

Designated Drivers & Non-Drinkers

Driver's Pack: Drivers will be offered a complimentary sample to take away and enjoy at home.

Non-Drinker Alternative: Low alcohol bitters

What's Included

Guided tasting experience

Refreshments - alcohol and alcohol-free drinks are available to purchase from the bar

Booking Information

Cancellation Policy

Tour bookings can be rescheduled or refunded, free of charge, to within 7 days of your booked tour date. For example, if your tour booking is for a Saturday, the latest date you can request a reschedule or refund is the preceding Saturday. No refunds will be given after this point. Bookings can be rescheduled a maximum of two times, after which the booking becomes non-transferable and non-refundable.

Useful Information for Your Visit

Before You Arrive

What to Wear Flat shoes must be worn and warm layers are recommended between October-April.

ID Required Please bring photo ID for tastings (Challenge 25)

Age & Restrictions

Minimum Age 18 years

Dogs Please be aware that the shop, bar and outdoor seating area are dog friendly, but no dogs are permitted in the distillery building itself.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access The site is wheelchair-accessible in all areas apart from inside the cask warehouse (you can still view the casks and engage with the tour guide). The majority of the tour is standing; chairs are available on request

Facilities at Cooper King Distillery

Cafe / Restaurant

Tea and Coffee plus a Bar on site. Food - No substantial food available, but bar nibbles available.

Shop

Stocked with England's first net zero energy whisky and carbon-negative gin, vodka, flasks, glasses, cocktail hampers and much more!

Parking

Free on-site visitor parking available

Contact

On the Day +44 (0) 1347 808232

Travelling to the Distillery

Location

Cooper King Distillery

Cooper King Distillery, The Old Stable, Stillington Road, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1EH, England

YO61 1EH

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By Car

You’ll find Cooper King Distillery on the edge of Sutton-on-the-Forest, a small village 9 miles north of York. From the village roundabout, head north on Stillington Road (aka the B1363) for 0.8 miles. At the stone ‘Cooper King’ sign under the cherry tree, turn right down the private drive. They are located in the timber clad building towards the rear of the site.

Sat Nav: Use postcode YO61 1EH

By Bus

Bus: Number 40 from York to Sutton-on-the-Forest (25 minutes), followed by a 0.8 mile walk along a roadside grass verge from the village to the distillery (15 minutes). The bus company can be contacted directly for queries on 01422 553576 or customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk.

Other Ways to Get There

Taxi: Cooper King Distillery strongly advises pre-booking taxis due to their rural location. It’s approximately a 25 minute journey from York train station.

York taxis: Fleetways 01904 365365, York Cars 01904 765765, Getaway Cars 01904 707070 or Uber.

Local taxis: Clive Pittham 07973 119574, First Choice 07710 832175, SCL Taxis 07971 410412, Helmsley Taxis 01439 377377.

Accommodation & Activities Nearby

Where to Stay

Local Accommodation

The Durham Ox, Crayke
The White Bear, Stillington
A Brecks Away, Wigginton Road
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton

On-Site Accommodation

On-site Air BnB (The Kennel), Sutton-on-the-Forest

Motorhome Option

BritStops

Where to Eat

Nearby Places To Eat

Saturday opening hours:

White Bear, Stillington, 12-10.30pm
The Bay Tree, Stillington, 12-11pm
The Durham Ox, Crayke, 12pm-12am
The Mended Drum, Huby, 12pm-12am
Curious Coffee, Easingwold, 8.30am-4pm
Miss Daisy's Tea Room, Sutton Park, 10am-5pm
Haxby Bakehouse, Haxby, 9am-5pm

Please note: opening & food serving times may vary, so please check with the venue to avoid disappointment.

What Else to Do Nearby

York Minster
Castle Howard
Whitby
Easingwold, Georgian Market Town

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Delivery

Currently we only deliver within the UK. Costs as follows:

Under £75

Standard UK Delivery
3-4 working days
£4.99

Under £200

Express UK Delivery
1-2 working days
£6.99

£75 or over

Standard UK Delivery
3-5 working days
Free

£200 or over

Express UK Delivery
1-2 working days
Free

Subscription Boxes

FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY

Subscription Boxes are despatched at the beginning of each month.

Highlands and Islands: £12.99

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands, or to PO Boxes. Deliveries containing alcohol will require proof of age at the time of delivery and may require a signature.

See Shipping and Delivery Page

Returns

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

See our Refund and Returns page for more details.

Cooper King Distillery Tour

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Tour Essentials

What to Expect

Areas You'll Visit

What Makes This Tour Special

Tasting

Designated Drivers & Non-Drinkers

What's Included

Booking Information

Cancellation Policy

Before You Arrive

Age & Restrictions

Accessibility

Facilities at Cooper King Distillery

Cafe / Restaurant

Shop

Parking

Contact

Location

By Car

By Bus

Other Ways to Get There

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

What Else to Do Nearby

Delivery

Returns

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