Ad Gefrin has been honoured with six prestigious awards recently, cementing its place as a leading destination in the North East and beyond.

This incredible achievement highlights the dedication of our team and the unique experience we offer.

We're proud to have received:

Five Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) North East Awards 2025:
Building of the Year
Regional Award of the Year
Client of the Year
Project Architect of the Year
Sustainability Award of the Year

Gold for New Tourism Business of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025.

These accolades celebrate not only our stunning architecture and commitment to sustainability, but also our immersive storytelling and the “wow factor” we aim to deliver to every visitor, alongside the exceptional quality of our spirits.

We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition and the support we’ve
received from our community.

And that’s not all! Our spirits have also been recognised on an international level at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), where we secured these fantastic medals:

2024
Silver Medal for our Tácnbora Blended Whisky (Batch 02)
Bronze Medal for our Corenkyn Blended Whisky (Batch 01)
Bronze Medal for our Thirlings Gin

2025
Bronze Medal for our Tácnbora Blended Whisky (Batch 03)
Bronze Medal for our Corengyst Blended Whisky (Batch 01)
Bronze Medal for our Flýte Whisky Cream Liqueur