The Definitive Guide to the New Core Range Whiskies from Yorkshire’s First Single Malt Whisky Distillery

Ever thought about what Yorkshire would taste like if you could bottle it? Well, someone's already done it. The Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, the county’s first-ever single malt whisky maker, is getting ready to celebrate a big birthday. As they approach their tenth year of distilling this June, they're not just having a bit of cake. Instead, they're launching a brand new core range of whiskies. This means there are now three brilliant bottles that will always be available, making it easier for everyone to get a taste of their incredible field to bottle spirit. The range features their classic Filey Bay Flagship, now joined by a sweet Moscatel Sherry Cask and a rich STR Red Wine Cask finish. It's a proper celebration of everything they've achieved.

From a family farm in Yorkshire, with love

What makes this whisky so special isn't just that it's from Yorkshire. It's how it's from Yorkshire. The team at the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery are obsessive about their ingredients, and they don't have to look very far to find them. The entire process is 'field to bottle,' which is a fancy way of saying they do everything themselves. It all starts on their family farm, where they grow 100% of their own barley. This isn't just any barley, either. It’s regeneratively farmed, which is a method of farming that’s much better for the soil and the environment. Think of it as giving back to the land that gives them their key ingredient. Even the water is local, drawn from deep under the ground from natural chalk aquifers. This connection to the land is in every single drop of their single malt whisky.

Meet the Filey Bay core range

So, what’s a core range? Imagine your favourite band. They have loads of albums, B-sides, and special editions. But they also have that one 'Greatest Hits' album that has all the classics on it. That's basically what a core range is for a distillery. It's their signature collection, the whiskies that perfectly represent their style and are always available for you to enjoy. The new Filey Bay core range from the Yorkshire distillery is a perfect trio, offering something for all palates. You’ve got the reliable original, a sweet and fruity new addition, and a rich, complex one for good measure. Each one tells a different story about the homegrown barley and the casks they are matured in. Let's get to know them a bit better.

• Filey Bay Flagship: The award-winning original. Light, creamy, and fruity.

• Filey Bay Moscatel Sherry Cask: A new, sweet, and elegant whisky matured in a special sherry cask.

• Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask: The other new release, offering soft, malty, and rich red fruit notes from a red wine cask.

The flagship: An award-winning classic

The original Filey Bay Flagship is where the story of this Yorkshire whisky began. It's the distillery's signature single malt, and it’s a brilliant introduction to their style. It’s described as being light, fruity, and creamy, which makes it incredibly easy to drink. It’s not one of those whiskies that feels like it's going to take your head off. Instead, it’s smooth and welcoming, perfect whether you’re new to whisky or have been drinking it for years. But don't let its gentle nature fool you into thinking it's simple. It’s packed with flavour, with hints of delicious caramel, zesty citrus, and sweet honey. It's so good, in fact, that it’s already won a gold medal at both the World Whisky Masters 2025 and the IWSC 2025. It's a testament to the quality of their homegrown barley and careful distilling process. This is the bottle that started it all, and it’s the heart of the core range.

Something new and sweet: The Moscatel Sherry Cask

Now for something new. The Filey Bay Moscatel Sherry Cask brings a touch of Spanish sunshine to the Yorkshire coast. While many whiskies are aged in sherry casks, this distillery has chosen something a little different. Moscatel is a much rarer and sweeter type of sherry, known for its floral and fruity notes. The story behind it is fantastic. The Moscatel grapes are grown in sandy soils right next to the beaches in Spain. This coastal connection makes it the perfect cask to mature a whisky made just a stone's throw from Filey Bay. The result is a beautifully sweet and fruity single malt. Imagine flavours of chocolate-dipped oranges, toasted nuts, rich caramel, and a drizzle of honey. It's a truly elegant whisky, and it even comes in a beautifully designed storytelling carton that explains its unique journey. This is a special addition to the core range.

And something rich: The STR Red Wine Cask

The final member of the new core range trio is the Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask. The name might sound a bit technical, but the idea is pretty clever. 'STR' stands for Shaved, Toasted, and Re-charred. Essentially, the distillery takes an old red wine cask, gives the inside a bit of a shave to reveal fresh wood, toasts it gently, and then re-chars it with fire. This process breathes new life into the cask, helping to unlock all the delicious red fruit flavours left behind by the wine. When their light and creamy spirit is aged in this special cask, it soaks up all that character. The final whisky is soft and malty with flavours of biscuit, marzipan, and boiled sweets, all wrapped up with those lovely red wine notes. It's another complex and fascinating single malt that shows just what this Yorkshire distillery can do. And just like its sherry sibling, it’s presented in a lovely storytelling carton.

The full Filey Bay core range is now available to buy online directly from the Spirit of Yorkshire website and from selected specialist shops across the UK. Whether you're drawn to the gold medal-winning original, the sweet sherry cask, or the rich red wine finish, there's a taste of Yorkshire waiting for you.