GINS
“It’s rare when we see a start-up with massive potential right off the bat. Downton Distillery and their Explorer’s Gin however, has just that and more. They are proving that what’s needed in today’s saturated category is about so much more than being a local gin, a craft distiller, a small batch production or even – having great gin. They demonstrate that great gin is about being more than the sum of any individual part and do so with panache.” Olivier Ward Gin Foundry
DOWNTON DISTILLERY
"Quality is pride of workmanship."
Edwards Deming
Passion, inspiration, pride and perfection goes into everything we make at Downton Distillery; that's the sign of our workmanship.
PRIDE
We take great pride in sourcing the finest ingredients. Cedar and bay leaves are grown in the Manor gardens, for the remainder of the non-native botanicals we have partnered with Joseph Flach, global botanical merchants since 1882.
INSPIRATION
Explorer’s Gin is inspired by our heritage. Our logo the ‘Rose of the Winds’ compass with its cardinal points was used in 'golden era of discovery' for navigation. The bottle design celebrates the voyage of discovery to the 'New World.'
WORKMANSHIP
What makes Downton different? We are authentic, attentive, proud and care deeply about the quality of our work. Each of our batches is hand weighed, measured, filled, labelled, sealed and numbered. Sustainability is also important to our core values.
EXPLORER'S GIN
Wanting to add a little adventure to your G&T experience? Explorer's Gin will take you on a journey.
SUNDAY BRUNCH REVIEW
CLICK & COLLECT
You can now collect your online order from Regent Tailoring. Famous as a tailor, personal stylist, curator of contemporary fashion and a celebrated brand in its own right, Regent has become an institution over the past fifteen years, within Salisbury.
Whilst collecting your bottle explore the finest quality cloths, materials and clothes available. You will not leave empty handed.
REUSE & REFILL
We are keen to continually improve our Carbon footprint through both environmental and sustainability initiatives. We also believe that our bottle is too nice to throw away and therefore we are keen that you reuse and refill it. Every bottle that you reuse helps us and more importantly saves you money, by eliminating the cost of the bottle. It is a saving we pass straight to you.
You can now refill your bottle at Downton Brewery saving yourself 20%.
DOWNTON DISPATCHES
Listen to BBC Radio Solent - Gin O'Clock
Over the last month the wonderful duo of Sally and Lloyd of the Christchurch Confectioner have been showcasing regional and local micro distilleries. Their reviews discuss the heritage, terroir, botanicals and how best to serve each gin.
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Small Business Sunday Win! #SBS
On Sunday Downton Distillery alongside hundreds of other small businesses submitted their tweet. This was no normal tweet, this was going out to Dragon Den Star Theo Paphitis and into his "Small Business Sunday Award" competition. Each week, Theo rewards...
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Cheers to that!
On World Gin Day ‘Just Luxe’ a luxury lifestyle magazine published their review of the most innovative and interesting gins in the global market. Having been included in their review and making their final cut we are celebrating! Cheers, na...
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