Captain Sir Tom Moore teams up with Yorkshire motorcycling legend Dougie Lampkin to create charity gin

Sir Tom Moore and co-owner of Otterbeck Distillery Dougie Lampkin MBE have come together to create Captain Sir Tom's Gin with proceeds going to the centenarian's foundation.

Yorkshireman Captain Sir Tom first met twelve-time Motorcycle Trials World Champion, and co-owner of Otterbeck Distillery, Dougie Lampkin whilst making the ITV film, ‘A Day in the life of Captain Tom.’

They discovered a mutual passion for the Yorkshire Dales and Vintage Motorbikes and a great friendship was made. Sir Tom touched the nation's hearts after he pledged to raise £1,000 for the NHS by his 100th birthday. The media caught hold of the story and by the time the campaign closed he had raised more than £32 million, had a number one record with his cover of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' with Michael Ball and launched his charity foundation

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The war veteran was keen to see Dougie’s collection of bikes at his home and whilst there took the chance to visit the Distillery, founded by Dougie from Silsden, his wife Nicola and friends.

Captain sir Tom Moore shares his love of vintage motorbikes with 12 times world chamption from Silsden Dougie Lampkin Picture: Emma SornCaptain sir Tom Moore shares his love of vintage motorbikes with 12 times world chamption from Silsden Dougie Lampkin Picture: Emma Sorn
Captain sir Tom Moore shares his love of vintage motorbikes with 12 times world chamption from Silsden Dougie Lampkin Picture: Emma Sorn

Captain Sir Tom joked he’d like to have his own gin one day – and after many a taste test and reminiscence about his childhood growing up in Yorkshire, Sir Tom’s gin was borne: a gin to celebrate family and friendships.

For Captain Sir Tom, his family and Otterbeck Distillery, the Gin provides a great opportunity to support wonderful causes as proceeds from every bottle sold will be donated to The Captain Tom Foundation.

Hannah Ingram-Moore, daughter of Captain Sir Tom says, “On behalf of Captain Sir Tom and family we are delighted to be in partnership with Otterbeck Distillery and sincerely look forward to our journey together. We feel an electric connection to Yorkshire so working with a gin based here is so special to us as we continue to build our family legacy and celebrate our heritage.”

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Nicola Lampkin, Founder, Otterbeck Distillery in Skipton says, “It is an amazing privilege to be working with Captain Sir Tom and his foundation which supports some incredible charities; We’re delighted to be able to do our bit to help support such worthwhile causes. Captain Sir Tom has captured the imagination of the world and we’re proud to have distilled a very special gin with a very special man.”

Captain Sir Tom Moore with his gin made by Yorkshire distillery OtterbeckCaptain Sir Tom Moore with his gin made by Yorkshire distillery Otterbeck
Captain Sir Tom Moore with his gin made by Yorkshire distillery Otterbeck

The Sir Tom's Gin is described as having subtle notes of rosemary and thyme which shine through in the herbaceous, ultra-smooth London Dry Gin

Suggested Serve: Premium Tonic Water with a Blackberry and Mint Sprig Garnish

Captain Sir Tom London Dry Gin is available from: https://otterbeckdistillery.co.uk/ RRP: £35.95 for 70cl

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