Yorkshire distillery announces partnership with Northern supermarket

An artisan drinks producer has announced that it is partnering with a Northern supermarket.

Raisthorpe Distillery, which produces Yorkshire Tonics, is partnering with North of England supermarket Booths to stock the drinks.

Raisthorpe, based on the Yorkshire Wolds, launched its range of tonics two years ago in response to consumer demand for “premium” flavoured tonics.

It has seen online sales increase substantially during the coronavirus pandemic. The tonics are also widely stocked in farm shops, delis and independent retailers.

Operations director Oliver Medforth commented: “We are delighted to be stocked on Booths shelves, which also has a strong focus on local sourcing as well as innovation.

“The listing enables us to reach a discerning wider customer base with our premium product. Christmas will be different for all of us this year and our mixers are perfect for consumers to enjoy with friends and family at home.”

Raisthorpe is a family business, launched more than 10 years ago by Julia Medforth at the family farm in Thixendale.