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Oxford Artisan
Founded
2016
Region
England
Status
Closed
Production type
Single grain
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The Oxford Artisan Distillery was an English whisky producer that was founded in Oxford in 2015 by Still on the Hill Ltd. It specialising in distilling ancient heritage grains (rye, wheat and barley) and operated two custom-built pot stills and 40-plate column stills. In addition to whisky, it also distilled vodka and gin.
In 2024 it was announced that the distillery was to be closed and the operation relocated to Yorkshire. Its flagship Oxford Rye brand was discontinued in the process and a new label called Fielden was introduced which the distillery's remaining stock contributes to.
2016-2024
2016
2021
2022
2024
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.
Active brands
Single grain
Former brands
Single grain