The Founders
We’re Sam, Ben and Ellis - three best mates who met at Uni in Bristol back in 2012. Back then, over countless conversations (and a few questionable drinks), we realised we all felt the same way: why was so much rum packed full of colourings, sugars and spices? And why did it always seem to come with a plastic cutlass and a pirate outfit?
So, we set out to create something different - a whisky of the rum world. A spirit you could sip neat, mix if you like, savour slowly and enjoy for its honest character. Ten years, many late nights, and a fair few experiments later, The Distiller’s Blend was born: a premium rum crafted with patience, purity and a whole lot of heart.
Somehow, through all of it, we’ve built a business we love - and managed to stay best mates in the process. Cheers to that.
About The Open Grove
The Open Grove Spirit Company has been years in the making, born out of decades of experience within the drinks industry. Utilising traditional methods blended with progressive scientific ideas, we approach drinks manufacturing from a balanced and renewable position.
We believe that spirits can be something more, so we formulated a novel approach within an industry gasping for innovation. By using wild and unique fermentation, and the highest quality, ethically sourced ingredients, our spirits bring something new.
All spirits used in our production and blends contain zero additives and are grounded in the natural environment. We make spirits that break convention – challenging what can be made with humble and natural ingredients.