After months of rigorous testing by expert judges, the winners of this year’s Great British Food Awards have been revealed, and Grasmere Distillery is proud to announce a double win for its Cumbrian handcrafted spirits.

At their lakeshore distillery, the team crafts small-batch spirits with a true grain-to-glass ethos. This dedication has now been recognised by two of the UK’s most respected drinks experts:

In the Vodka category, judged by TV presenter and drinks authority Olly Smith, Grasmere Distillery’s Sugar Beet Vodka earned a Bronze Award.

In the Rum category, overseen by renowned mixologist and TV personality Merlin Griffiths, their Golden Rum also took home a Bronze Award.

Since launching in 2014, the Great British Food Awards have celebrated the finest artisanal food and drink across the UK. This year’s judging panel featured some of the country’s most influential chefs, critics, and food personalities, including Simon Rogan, Raymond Blanc, Sally Abé, Vivek Singh, and more, offering entrants the rare chance to have their work tasted by true industry leaders.

Reflecting on the wins, Co-Founder and Head Distiller Paul Abbot said: “Securing two Great British Food Awards is a huge moment for us as a distilling team. It confirms that our grain-to-glass approach resonates with industry experts and gives us confidence as we continue to refine and develop our spirits.”

About the products:

Grasmere Distillery Sugar Beet Vodka is an ultra-clean, intriguing spirit with a unique character. Smoother than a grain or potato vodka, with subtle orchard notes, think apple and pear with a hint of the sugar bowl, but not sweet. Delivering the perfect sipping vodka, neat or served over ice.

Our Golden Rum is based on our molasses wash and dunder pit, fermented slowly with house yeast, then distilled twice on copper pot stills and then aged in heavily charred Rioja casks. It has a classic Demerara sugar finish, with tropical fruits, toffee and sweet oak.’’