After reading an article in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Unfiltered magazine, and attending a Burns Night whisky tasting and dinner in 2010, TLDC co-founder, Nick Taylor, wondered why there no whisky distillery in London.
Starting in early November 2011 TLDC took part in investment network Envestors Ltd's Rising Stars initiative to raise £250,000 against 45% equity.