Ad Gefrin

Ad Gefrin Ad Gefrin is an Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery based in Wooler, Northumberland
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We are really delighted to announce that we have been awarded Silver in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 Smal...
03/06/2026

We are really delighted to announce that we have been awarded Silver in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year.

Being recognised at a national level and standing alongside some of England’s finest visitor attractions is an achievement we are incredibly proud of.

This award reflects the hard work, passion and commitment of our team, who strive every day to create memorable experiences. Since opening our doors, our ambition has been to create a place where the stories, spirit and landscape of Northumberland come together.

To everyone who has visited, supported and believed in our vision, thank you. Your encouragement has helped us reach this milestone, and we can't wait to see what comes next.

Well done to our friends The Tempus Charlton Hall and The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman Rest for winning gold and to Blackfriars Restaurant and The Catalyst for winning bronze.

29/05/2026

Join us for an Illicit Whisky Walk into the heart of of Coquetdale Valley with local guide Birch alongside Ad Gefrin.

From the Wholehope Still, we’ll explore the landscape that held the secrets of illicit whisky-making.

You’ll hear how the hills once sheltered hidden stills, and how communities worked quietly to survive and adapt.

At the site, we’ll pause to reflect on the story of the place, enjoy hot drinks, and share a small tasting of Tácnbora Whisky Blend, connecting the past with the present spirit of Northumberland.

Sunday 31st May | 13:00

Find out more and book your place here: https://adgefrin.co.uk/events/illicit-whisky-walk-wholehope-still-coquetdale-valley-2026-05-31

Step into Northumberland’s illicit whisky past. Through sound, imagery, and storytelling, become immersed in the hidden ...
27/05/2026

Step into Northumberland’s illicit whisky past.

Through sound, imagery, and storytelling, become immersed in the hidden world of illicit whisky-making as you move through a series of spaces on site.

Discover how hidden stills operated across the hills, how whisky was transported under the cover of darkness, and how the landscape protected its makers.

Along the way, guests experience three whisky moments that trace the full story of the spirit. It begins with a tasting of new make spirit, offering a raw insight into whisky at its earliest stage, directly from the still.

The experience continues with our carefully crafted Tácnbora, marking the first chapter of Northumberland’s modern whisky story.

The journey concludes in Bēodern with a final dram served with a traditional ram’s horn, alongside a simple Drovers Dish inspired by the food once carried along historic travelling routes.

Friday 29th May | 17:00

24/05/2026

Your adventure awaits at Ad Gefrin.

Explore our free museum, discover the craft behind our spirits on a distillery tour, or explore the beauty of Northumberland before settling for food and treats.

Events this week:

25 May – Join Chris Adriaanse for Northumbrian legends and folklore.

26 & 27 May – Epic Anglo-Saxon tales brought to life through storytelling sessions.

29 May – Tour the hidden history of Northumberland’s illicit whisky making here at Ad Gefrin.

31 May – Guided walk through Coquetdale Valley, exploring the landscapes that shaped Northumberland’s illicit whisky trade.

Come together this bank holiday weekend.Take in the countryside that shapes our spirits, discover the stories of our Gre...
22/05/2026

Come together this bank holiday weekend.

Take in the countryside that shapes our spirits, discover the stories of our Great Hall and museum, then unwind over food and drinks in our bistro.

A warm welcome awaits, with free museum entry included.

New exhibit now on display. The Etal Hand Pin - A small object with a very big story.The Etal Hand Pin dates from around...
19/05/2026

New exhibit now on display.

The Etal Hand Pin - A small object with a very big story.

The Etal Hand Pin dates from around 300–500 AD, an early medieval silver piece once used to fasten a cloak across the chest.

Known as a proto-hand pin, its distinctive ringed head predates the more familiar hand pins that followed, offering a glimpse into the evolution of this unique design.

It’s a quiet but powerful link to Northumbria’s past, where everyday objects carried meaning and identity in equal measure.

The museum is free to enter, so you can take your time and explore. Come and see it for yourself.

16/05/2026

We were proud to sponsor the jump taken on by local rider Jack Mantel and Night Prowler – delivering a brilliant round in the CCI4⭐ at Belsay International Horse Trials

Nothing better than seeing local talent shine on a big stage.

It's been great to support Belsay International Horse Trials this year. It was a fantastic day, and a real privilege for...
16/05/2026

It's been great to support Belsay International Horse Trials this year.

It was a fantastic day, and a real privilege for Ad Gefrin to be part of such an event in the North East calendar.

Huge congratulations to all the competitors.

Happy World Whisky Day 🥃Tácnbora isn’t just a whisky, it’s a journey that keeps evolving.Our Tácnbora Northumbrian Blend...
16/05/2026

Happy World Whisky Day 🥃

Tácnbora isn’t just a whisky, it’s a journey that keeps evolving.

Our Tácnbora Northumbrian Blended Whisky begins life as a carefully crafted blend, designed around balance and smoothness. But that’s just the starting point.

From there, it becomes a canvas for exploration through a series of limited-edition cask finishes, each one showing how different woods and wine styles can transform the whisky in unique ways.

Each release takes the same core spirit and sends it in a new direction:

• Ex-Islay Cask Finish – added subtle peat smoke and coastal character, a nod to bold maritime influence.

• Cognac Cask Finish – brought richness, dried fruit, and gentle spice layered over Tácnbora’s natural sweetness.

• Sauternes Cask Finish – introduced honeyed stone fruit, apricot, and a soft dessert-like depth.

These releases have found their place in the Tácnbora story, and they didn’t stay around for long.

For now, there is the newest chapter:

• Port Cask Finish – a rich, warming expression where fortified wine casks bring deep fruit character, soft sweetness, and a velvety, rounded finish that sits beautifully on top of the original blend.

Each edition is small-batch and time-led, not rushed, not repeated, but carefully released as part of an ongoing exploration of what Tácnbora can become.

Together, they don’t replace each other, they build a collection.
A series of flavour journeys, each telling a different story through cask influence, while still staying rooted in the same Northumbrian blend.

Tácnbora is the standard bearer of Ad Gefrin, and these limited editions are the paths it takes as it leads the way forward

Address

South Road
Wooler
NE716NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 10pm
Saturday 10:30am - 10pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441668281554

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