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Help us open Whitby’s landmark distillery and begin our whisky journey.
A message from the Founders
We are raising £200k to complete our distillery beside the iconic Whitby Abbey – creating an unforgettable visitor experience, tasting bar and launching our first truly small-batch coastal whisky. Last time, over 600 investors helped us raise £600k. Be part of what comes next.
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Investor Rewards
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Exclusive investor updates on the Abbey Distillery build
Access to “Batch One Reserve” updates following our first whisky from cask to bottle
Early access to future limited releases
Priority access to future investment opportunities
Digital Founding Friend certificate
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Priority access to reserve a bottle from our first whisky release before it goes on general sale
2 Distillery Tour Tickets
Early access to limited releases
Access to “Batch One Reserve” updates following our first whisky from cask to bottle
Exclusive investor updates on the Abbey Distillery build
Digital certificate as one of the first supporters of the Whitby whisky project
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Guaranteed right to purchase 1 bottle from our first whisky release
2 Distillery Tour Tickets
10% distillery discount for life
Early access to limited releases
Priority access to future aged spirits and whisky releases
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15% distillery discount for life
2 complimentary distillery tour tickets
Invitation to the Abbey Distillery Opening Event
Invitation to an exclusive first whisky tasting evening before public release
Guaranteed right to reserve a signed and numbered bottle from Batch 1
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20% distillery discount for life
Private distillery tour for up to 6 people
Invitation to investor whisky tasting evenings, including sampling from maturing casks not available to the public
Priority access to our earliest and rarest cask releases
Opportunity to reserve a signed and numbered bottle from our first whisky release
Name recorded in the Founders’ Whisky Ledger at the Abbey Distillery
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Distiller for the Day experience for two
Private tasting event for 8 people with Jess & Luke at the Abbey Distillery
Invitation to the Abbey Distillery Opening Event
20% distillery discount for life
Invitation to investor whisky tasting evenings, including sampling from maturing casks not available to the public
Exclusive invitation to taste directly from one of our first whisky casks before bottling
First refusal on a signed and numbered bottle from the inaugural cask release
Priority access to limited cask releases
Name permanently recorded as a founding supporter of the whisky project at the Abbey Distillery
How to Join the Crew
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Frequently Asked Questions
Investors will receive ordinary dividend-bearing shares, carrying full rights with respect to voting, dividends and distributions.
Whitby Distillery was founded by Luke Pentith and Jessica Slater, who remain the majority shareholders and active operators of the business.
Following our 2024 crowdfunding round, the shareholder structure includes:
• Luke Pentith – 46.85%
• Jessica Slater – 46.85%
• Republic Europe(formerly Seedrs) Nominee (representing 666 investors) – 6.3%
Whitby Distillery was initially funded through Luke and Jess’ personal savings and reinvested profits.
In 2024, we completed a successful Seedrs raise of 637,586.88 from 666 investors, alongside bank lending from Virgin Money to support development of the Abbey Lands Distillery.
The business has remained profitable since launch and continues to reinvest earnings into growth.
The first round enabled us to secure the site and begin development of the Abbey Lands Distillery.
This second round supports the next phase of the project, including completing key areas of the build and developing the visitor experience — unlocking the full commercial potential of the site.
We are raising from a position of strength, with growing revenues, strong margins, strong balance sheet and a clear growth plan.
Funds raised will support:
• Completion of key stages of the Abbey Lands distillery build
• Visitor experience areas including tours and retail
• Expansion of production capacity
• Working capital to support continued growth
This investment helps transform Whitby Distillery into a destination distillery combining production, retail and tourism.
Investing involves risks, including loss of capital, illiquidity, lack of dividends and dilution, and should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Please read the Risk Warnings before investing. Investments should only be made by investors who understand these risks. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change in future. No communications about any campaigns on Republic Europe (Formerly Seedrs) you receive from Republic Europe (Formerly Seedrs) or the fundraising business, through email or any other medium, should be construed as an investment recommendation.
Approved by Republic Europe (Formerly Seedrs) on 10/04/2026.