Wicstun Distillery: From Hobby to Thriving Market Weighton

Meet Wicstun Distillery, a family-run artisan distillery based in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, now in their fourth year producing a growing range of gin, rum, vodka and liqueurs — all crafted, bottled, labelled and sold on site. 

In this video, director Jago Packer shares the story of Wicstun’s journey from a home-based hobby business to an established local producer. He explains how regular, independent support from Invest East Yorkshire Business Support helped them shape ideas, access the right guidance, and successfully secure funding to move into their current premises and invest in key distillery equipment and stills. 

We’re proud to have supported Wicstun throughout their growth and are excited to continue working with them as they move into their next phase — focused on marketing and increasing awareness of the brand. 

Looking for support with your own business? Invest East Yorkshire offers free, independent advice, funding guidance and practical support for small businesses across the region. 👉 https://investeastyorkshire.co.uk/business-support/ 

From Plants to Possibilities: A Hornsea Success Story

Sher King launched Botany Boutique in Hornsea with a passion for plants and local craftsmanship. What started as a small shop has blossomed into a vibrant artisan collective of over 40 local creatives—thanks to the fully funded support from Invest East Yorkshire. 

Through one-to-one advice, expert-led training, branding support, and grant funding, Invest East Yorkshire helped Sher and her team transform Hornsea’s Southgate into a buzzing hub of creativity and commerce.

Now, both Botany Boutique, Number Nine and the Hornsea Collective are thriving—and so is the wider high street community. 

➡️ Are you a local business in East Yorkshire? Don’t miss out on the expert, fully funded support that could take your business to the next level.

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