Two New Festive Gins for York Christmas Market

York Gin is launching not one but two new festive gins to celebrate the start of York Christmas Market.

York Gin Sugar Plum is inspired by the fairy in the Christmassy Nutcracker Suite. Made with Yorkshire plums and festive spices including ginger, fig and allspice, it is a real taste of Christmas.

And, for the first time, we have launched a sloe gin. York Sloe Gin is a sweeter liqueur than our normal range, made in collaboration with sloe gin experts SloeMotion distillery, based near the Castle Howard Estate, and wearing a suitably festive-looking label.

"York is such a Christmassy city, with our famous market, ancient streets and beautiful independent shops. We always come near the top of national surveys for the most festive cities. So this year we've pushed the boat out to create two limited-edition Christmas drinks that we are very proud of and know our customers will adore."

York Gin Sugar Plum was developed in our boutique York Distillery, which also houses the city's only Gin School, as well as gin-tasting experiences and cocktail-making parties.

The second in our Distiller's Cut series, only around 400 bottles have been made. It makes a fabulously festive G&T.

York Sloe Gin, meanwhile, is a traditional gin liqueur, a dark red colour and a Christmas favourite for many. It can be enjoyed with tonic, in a festive cocktail with Champagne or Prosecco, or neat.

We're really looking forward to a great Christmas alongside our brilliant fellow local businesses. York really is the place to enjoy the festive season, with such a wonderful atmosphere, amazing shops and the best places to eat, drink and be merry!

Shop York Gin Sugar Plum (only around 400 bottles made)
Shop York Sloe Gin

12 November 2026, York Distillery