history
First opening its doors in 1894, JOHNS has been a staple St.Ives establishment for over 130 years, making it the oldest family business in town.
Elizabeth Johns decided to open the front room of her family home on Fore street as a green grocers after the tragic loss of her husband at sea. In fact the mast from his fishing boat can be found in the cellar of the store propping up the shop floor!
The store had past down from generation to generation, finally landing with 2 brothers, Tom and Sam who are the great great grandchildren of Elizabeth Johns and wildly fanatical about the world of wines and spirits. So in 2014 they decided to transform the store from a beloved Cornish gift shop into an institution for all things booze! From craft beer to fine wine, world whiskies to rum, you'll be sure to find something to tantalise your tastebuds while you take in the gorgeous Cornish sunshine.
Branching out
It has been years in the making but JOHNS has finally branched out of St. Ives and opened a second site in Fowey, Cornwall.
CRUSTY JUGGLER RUM
Started in 2021, Crusty Juggler Rum Co. is born out of a true passion for the industry and a wealth of experience in all things rum!
Made just outside St. Ives by our own fair hands, check it out below for all the details.