Breaking News from a very proud Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery has earned the prestigious “VisitEngland” Quality Assured Visitor Attraction accreditation. The recognition places the distillery tour among the top visitor attractions in the country.
The 15 year old, family run distillery which moved to new premises in 2025 scored 96% in its first VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction assessment, reflecting a strong foundation of operational excellence and visitor satisfaction.
These are just a few of the remarks the assessor wrote in the report.
· The tour experience at Black Shuck Distillery is outstanding. The tour experience is outstanding and memorable, clearly setting itself apart from many distillery tours currently on offer.
· Lasting over two hours, the tour offers excellent value for money and combines generous tastings, insight into the distillation process, and engaging access to the working distillery.
· The journey of Black Shuck from producing spirits for family and friends to the successful business seen today is fascinating, authentic, and delivered with genuine passion
· Engaging anecdotes, local folklore, and thoughtful explanations of flavour development ensure the experience feels personal and memorable.
· The warmth of the welcome, the depth of storytelling, and the quality of the experience ensure visitors leave feeling they have received far more than expected.
VisitEngland, the national tourism agency, plays a critical role in promoting England’s attractions and ensuring visitors enjoy a consistently high standard of service and experience. The Quality Rose Marque, which Black Shuck Distillery now boasts, is a symbol of excellence that visitors can trust.
At Black Shuck we are absolutely thrilled to be recognised in this way and we look forward to sharing the Legend of Black Shuck to even more visitors in 2026.
SAVE THE DATE : We look forward to celebrating our first anniversary and a hat trick of awards on April 10th between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. Invitations to follow.
Black Shuck Distillery, Sloe Barns, Hindolveston, NR20 5BP
Award : VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction.