Whitebottom Farm, the scenic festival site nestled in Etherow Country Park near Compstall, has been officially crowned the UK’s largest seller of Hawkstone – the premium craft lager and cider made famous by Jeremy Clarkson’s Clarkson’s Farm.
The team’s record sales were recognised by Hawkstone at a special VIP summer gathering at The Farmer’s Dog, near Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, where Whitebottom’s crew joined Hawkstone’s brewers and supporters to raise a glass to the milestone.
Whitebottom Farm is well-known for hosting much-loved events like the Buckle & Boots Country Festival, Moovin Festival, Fields to Fork Festival, Craic by the Creek and Firevolt Festival, welcoming thousands each year to enjoy live music, local food and drink and laid-back countryside vibes. Hawkstone has quickly become a staple on the bar, alongside the farm’s own line of handcrafted Whitebottom Farm Spirits. From small-batch gins like Lush Luna Gin to distinctive botanical blends, the farm’s spirits give visitors a taste of homegrown quality that goes hand in hand with its independent, rural character.
Karl Hancock, Director at Whitebottom Farm, said: “We’re thrilled to be recognised as the UK’s biggest Hawkstone seller – it shows that people love real, quality drinks that tell a story. We’ve always championed local producers and our own spirits range is part of that too – giving our festival-goers something unique they can’t get anywhere else.”
With planning well underway for the 2026 festival season, including Buckle & Boots’ 10th anniversary, festival fans can expect plenty more Hawkstone on tap, small-batch spirits behind the bar and the same countryside hospitality Whitebottom Farm is known for.
