Episode 10 Martin Murray From Oil and Gas to Rose Rock Gin

Martin Murry, you may not know the name, but you will know the product, Roserock Gin. Martin is part of the new movement in distilling industry.

We are seen this before with craft beer. Over the last ten years, there has been a growth in the number of microbreweries. They have changed how beer is appreciated and turned around a declining industry.

Now it is the turn of the craft distillers. Craft distilling was blocked by the licencing rules at HMRC. The licencing was based on a minimum still size of 1800 litres. That is beast standing over 4m tall.

In 2009 Following a successful challenge by a London, Gin producer. Small production licences were granted, the door had been opened, and it unlocked a new industry of creativity and innovation.

This the story of Martin Murry, a man that has always been passionate about brewing and drinks industry. It is his journey from a successful career in the oil and gas industry to the rekindling his passion for brewing and distilling.

In our interview, you will hear about the choices he made and how it all began.

The experiments, and what is holy Grass

This is the Story of Roserock Gin