Overview

The Oxford Artisan Distillery, otherwise known as TOAD, sits on the outskirts of Oxford. This is the city's first distillery and one of the world's true craft distilleries that cultivates and crafts a range of spirits using ancient grains - rye, wheat and barley - grown on local farms.

You have the choice of going on the popular Standard Tour, which is offered twice daily six days a week, or a special Founders Tour (at additional cost), offered on Saturdays only. The Standard Tour will show you how TOAD makes vodka, gin, absinthe and rye whisky - you'll see the stills, smell the botanicals and find out about the distillery's philosophy, before enjoying a selection of spirits in the tasting room. The Founders Tour, led by one of three founders, is more in-depth and includes an extended tasting session, with free G&Ts throughout the tour.