The Yorkshire-based Ellers Farm Distillery has announced the launch of its inaugural single malt whisky.

Three Ridings (57.9% ABV), a single malt English whisky matured in carefully selected ex-Bourbon American oak casks, has been distilled, matured and blended by the distillery team, known for its progressive approach and commitment to sustainability.

Rooted in Yorkshire and shaped by collaboration rather than convention, Three Ridings takes its name from the historic East, North and West Ridings of the county. Together, they represent a place defined by resilience, craft and quiet pride — qualities that sit at the heart of the whisky itself.

The launch is accompanied by a four-part documentary series tracing the whisky’s creation — from land and people to process and philosophy — offering a rare and transparent insight into how a modern single malt is made.

The release marks the public debut of both the brand and its story. Rather than beginning with tasting notes or technical claims, Three Ridings introduces itself by showing how and why it was made — and the people who chose to make it differently.

Three Ridings is produced at the distillery co-owned by Ricky Gervais, which also produces the award-winning Dutch Barn Vodka. It uses the creative freedom of English whisky-making to focus uncompromisingly on flavour.

Fermentation and brewing expertise comes from Theakston in Masham, where brewing has shaped community and culture for nearly two centuries. Distillation, maturation and blending are led by Ellers Farm Distillery, the modern Yorkshire producer recognised for its progressive approach and commitment to sustainability.

In the relatively young world of English whisky, Three Ridings draws on more than 200 years of experience in malting and brewing Yorkshire-grown barley, enabling Ellers Farm to create the finest possible single malt from Yorkshire.

Commenting on the launch, Chris Fraser, Founder of Ellers Farm Distillery, said: “Our whisky journey began over three years ago but uniquely draws on more than 200 years of experience in growing, malting and brewing Yorkshire-grown barley. Three Ridings didn’t start with a marketing brief. It started with a question — how do we make the finest possible single malt in Yorkshire, one that can stand alongside the very best in the world?”

Ricky Gervais, Co-owner of Ellers Farm Distillery, added: “I love working with people who care more about doing something properly than doing it quickly. Three Ridings is the result of a relentless pursuit of excellence, and I am very proud of what we have created.”

Three Ridings First Release will be available later this year. In addition, 1,000 individually numbered first release bottles will be available through purchase of the Evolution Collection via the Three Ridings website (RRP’s tbc).