Oxford Artisan

The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD) is opened by Still on the Hill Ltd.

The distillery's inaugural release sees introduction of its Oxford Rye brand.

Diageo invests in Still on the Hill via its Distill Ventures arm.

Founder, Tom Nicholson, leaves the business.

TOAD is closed down and operations moved to the new Fielden distillery in Yorkshire.

Tom Nicholson founds the Friends of TOAD campaign group in an attempt to preserve the original distillery.