Sheffield DistilleryAssay • Chapeltown

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Sheffield Assay Certified (1773)
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Rooted in Yorkshire Gritstone

Where high moorland peat meets pure spring water.

Crafted in the courtyard stillhouse of Chapeltown, North Sheffield. Pure Yorkshire spring water is paired with hand-selected botanicals celebrating the rugged mineral character and confectionery heritage of our city.

Chapeltown Stillhouse • 142m AOD

The Chapeltown Standard

Nothing here is made at a scale that would let us hide a mistake.

Founded in 2017 in the beer garden of The Commercial Inn, Sheffield Distillery was built on a single unwavering premise: small-batch distilling guided strictly by human taste, unfiltered spirit integrity, and the certified hallmark of the historic Sheffield Assay Office.

180L

Single Batch Still

1773

Sheffield Assay Heritage

0g

Synthetic Sugars Added

100%

Hand-Dipped Wax

The Assay Collection

Handcrafted Spirits

Slow-distilled in copper pot stills, non-chill filtered, and wax-dipped by hand.

Gin • 70clFlagship Signature

Assay London Dry Gin

45.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

A classic, juniper-forward London Dry Gin distilled in our hand-hammered copper pot still. Infused with coriander seed, angelica, fresh citrus peel, and English liquorice root in homage to Sheffield's historic confectionery trade.

Tuscan JuniperCoriander SeedAngelica RootLemon PeelSpanish LiquoriceOrris Root
Nose: Crisp piney juniper, cracked coriander seeds, and bright lemon peel with a subtle herbaceous lift.
Palate: Bold juniper core followed by warm angelica spice, gentle orange oils, and sweet earthy liquorice undertones.
RRP £42.00
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Vodka • 70clDistiller's Choice

Assay Roasted Rhubarb Vodka

45.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

Locally sourced Yorkshire rhubarb is slow-roasted in cast iron to caramelize natural sugars before being steeped in our pure, non-chill filtered grain spirit. Zero artificial flavorings, zero added sugar — pure fruit extraction.

Slow-Roasted Yorkshire RhubarbPure Grain SpiritYorkshire Spring Water
Nose: Caramelized baked rhubarb, burnt demerara sugar, and a subtle crisp juniper whisper.
Palate: Rich and silky, tart baked orchard fruit balanced effortlessly against warm caramel and creamy wheat grain.
RRP £34.90
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Vodka • 70clMulti-Award Winner

Assay Pure Vodka

45.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

Multi-award winning, non-chill filtered artisan vodka distilled in small batches. Retaining its natural lipids and essential oils, it delivers an astonishingly rich mouthfeel and subtle grain sweetness.

100% British WheatNon-Chill FilteredPure Yorkshire Water
Nose: Clean, fresh cereal grain with soft hints of sweet cream and crushed white pepper.
Palate: Incredibly round and viscous. Sweet malted wheat notes give way to a crisp mineral clarity.
RRP £34.00
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Gin • 70clCitrus Expression

Assay St. Clement’s Gin

45.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

Inspired by the classic English rhyme, fresh Seville oranges and Amalfi lemons are vapour-infused through our copper basket to extract vibrant citrus essential oils over our traditional botanical base.

Fresh Seville OrangesAmalfi LemonsJuniperCorianderCardamomCassia Bark
Nose: Explosive fresh citrus zest, sun-warmed orange groves, and a grounding backbone of wild juniper.
Palate: Tangy candied lemon, luscious orange peel oils, and delicate peppery spice coating the palate.
RRP £42.00
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Vodka • 70clSmall Batch Special

Assay Strawberry & Tellicherry Pepper Vodka

45.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

Fresh British field strawberries are steeped alongside cracked Indian Tellicherry black pepper. An unsweetened, natural infusion where juicy summer berry brightness meets slow, crackling spice.

British StrawberriesTellicherry Black PeppercornsPure Wheat Spirit
Nose: Ripe crushed garden strawberries, floral red berry notes, and an unmistakable kick of cracked black pepper.
Palate: Vibrant summer strawberry fruit upfront, followed immediately by warming, fragrant pepper spice.
RRP £37.90
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Gin • 70clYorkshire Nostalgia

Assay Rhubarb & Custard Gin

45.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

A sophisticated tribute to the timeless Yorkshire confection. Crisp tart rhubarb is carefully distilled and infused with whole Madagascan bourbon vanilla beans and creamy toasted botanicals.

Poached RhubarbMadagascan Vanilla BeansJuniperNutmegAngelica Root
Nose: Inviting aroma of creamy Madagascan vanilla pods, tangy poached rhubarb, and sweet juniper.
Palate: Silky and luxurious. Tart stewed rhubarb is immediately softened by rich vanilla custard notes.
RRP £42.00
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Cocktail • 70clReady to Pour

Assay Bottled Negroni Cocktail

28.0% Vol. • Copper Pot Distilled

Expertly blended in our Chapeltown distillery using Assay London Dry Gin, artisan Italian bitter aperitivo, and sweet red vermouth. Rested in seasoned casks for seamless integration.

Assay London Dry GinArtisan Sweet VermouthItalian Bitter Aperitivo
Nose: Bittersweet orange peel, rich wormwood herbal botanicals, and aromatic juniper.
Palate: Flawlessly balanced bitterness, velvety sweet vermouth complexity, and crisp botanical backbone.
RRP £38.00
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Sensory Tasting & Cocktail Lab

Virtual Tasting Cellar

Explore the aroma profiles, distillation botanicals, and bespoke cocktail serves across the Assay collection.

SELECT SPIRIT TO TASTE • 6 EXPRESSIONS
Flagship Signature

Assay London Dry Gin

Format / RRP

£42.00 (70cl)

01 • The Nose

Crisp piney juniper, cracked coriander seeds, and bright lemon peel with a subtle herbaceous lift.

02 • The Palate

Bold juniper core followed by warm angelica spice, gentle orange oils, and sweet earthy liquorice undertones.

03 • The Finish

Dry, clean, and lingering with a peppery warmth that stays remarkably smooth.

Flavour Architecture & Palate Weight

Juniper / Fruit Intensity90%
Natural Sweetness / Esters25%
Citrus Oil Vibrancy75%
Botanical Warmth & Spice70%
Viscosity & Palate Silk65%
Distiller's Perfect Serve

The Assay Classic G&T

Recommended Glass

Copa de Balón / Highball

Artisanal Garnish

Pink Grapefruit Wheel & Juniper Berries

Ingredients Required

  • ✓50ml Assay London Dry Gin
  • ✓150ml Premium Indian Tonic Water
  • ✓Generous Hand-Cut Ice Block

Preparation Method

Fill glass with ice. Pour Assay London Dry Gin over the ice, top gently with tonic water, and express grapefruit oils over the rim.

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Sheffield Assay Office (est. 1773)

The Mark of Purity & Steel City Heritage

By Act of Parliament in 1773, the Sheffield Assay Office was established to test and protect the integrity of precious metals. Sheffield Distillery was granted formal permission to carry the historic Sheffield Assay Mark — certifying that our spirits uphold the city's unbroken legacy of craftsmanship.

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Hallmark Specification🌹

The Yorkshire Rose

The Town Mark of the Sheffield Assay Office

Stamping authentic South Yorkshire provenance. Established in 1773 to distinguish metals tested and certified within Sheffield city bounds.

Authority

Sheffield Assay Office

Act of Parliament

13 Geo. III c. 52 (1773)

Chapeltown Distillery Experiences

Tasting Flights & Masterclasses

Step inside our stillhouse at The Commercial Inn. Taste single-batch runs, explore copper distillation, and dip your own bottle neck in molten wax.

THE COMMERCIAL INN • CHAPELTOWN, S35
Popular Experience60 Minutes

The Assay Tasting Flight

£25 per person

A guided sensory journey through 5 Assay expressions at The Commercial Inn tasting taproom. Includes sensory aroma notes, historical context, and tonic pairings.

Guided tasting of 5 single-batch spirits
Story of the 1773 Sheffield Assay Hallmark
Paired with artisanal mixers & garnishes
10% off takeaway wax-dipped bottles
Intimate Group (Max 8)90 Minutes

Meet the Distiller & Stillhouse Tour

£45 per person

Step inside our working copper stillhouse in Chapeltown. Learn the science of cuts by olfactory sense, cast-iron botanical roasting, and dip your own wax bottle seal.

Full access to the copper pot stillhouse
Sensory distillation cuts masterclass
Taste unreleased resting barrel samples
Dip your own bottle neck in molten wax
Limited to 50 MembersAnnual Membership

Private Single-Cask Allocation

From £320 / Year

Become a patron of Sheffield Distillery. Reserve numbered bottles from exclusive single-cask rests and gain priority invitations to annual harvest dinners.

6 Hand-numbered bespoke single-cask bottles
Personalised engraved bottle medallions
VIP access to limited seasonal runs
Exclusive invitations to annual distiller dinners

Visit The Stillhouse & Tasting Room

The Commercial Inn & Stillhouse

Our distillery is physically rooted in the courtyard of The Commercial Inn in Chapeltown, North Sheffield. Explore our live 360° Street View stillhouse perimeter, 3D topographic terrain, or plan your journey.

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Sheffield Distillery Limited

The Commercial Inn, 107-109 Station Rd, Chapeltown, S35 2XF

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Arrival Points & Landmark Highlights
North Sheffield • Chapeltown Precinct

Address & Proximity

107-109 Station Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2XF

2-min walk from Chapeltown Railway Station (Direct trains to Sheffield Midland in 12 mins & Leeds).

Opening & Tastings

Wed – Sun: 12:00 – Late

Stillhouse masterclasses and private distillery tasting tours by advance booking.

Private cask reservations & trade accounts welcome.

Private Allocation Club

Early Word on Limited Runs

Because every distillation run is capped at 180 litres, limited single-cask expressions and seasonal infusions sell out quickly. Register your email for priority allocation.