PRIDE
We take great pride in sourcing the finest ingredients. Cedar and bay leaves are grown in the Manor gardens, and for the remainder of the non-native botanicals we have partnered with Joseph Flach, global botanical merchants since 1882.
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.
INSPIRATION
Explorer’s Gin was inspired by our heritage. The compass rose or ‘Rose of the Winds’ with its cardinal points was used in the Elizabethan era to navigate the seas. The lines on the bottle symbolise both map and star navigational lines, whilst the bottle colour symbolises the ocean.
WORKMANSHIP
All gins are craft, everyone is an artisan; what makes Downton different? We are attentive, proud and care deeply about the quality of our work. Each batch is weighed, measured, filled, labelled, sealed and individually numbered by hand; a sign of true hand workmanship.
EXPLORER'S GIN
Wanting to add a little adventure to your G&T experience? Explorer's Gin with its Western Red Cedar will entice you. It provides both citrus, leafy and fragrant notes.
DOWNTON DISPATCHES
Gin Foundry Interview Downton Distillery
The following was written by the Gin Foundry team. 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...
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The Spicy Szechuan Peppercorn
Szechuan pepper provides the warmth and spice in Explorer’s Gin. It originated from China and has been used in culinary foods since the 14th century. Most people will remember their first encounter with this little peppercorn. You might have been...
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Red Beard our Western Red Cedar
Discover Western Red Cedar On the grounds of Downton Manor House grows a very old tree who reminds me of 'Tree Beard', an Ent who appears in the Lord of the Rings. He towers over the other trees, with his branches swinging...
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New Schooner Cup Series launched with Capri Classica
The world's largest and most beautiful classic schooners lined up of Capri, the Gulf of Naples, for the first regatta designed solely for classic schooners, and the inaugural event for the newly formed International Schooner Association. Downton Distillery threw in...
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Silver Spitfire
It’s an adventure that has never been attempted before: circumnavigating the globe in a Spitfire. Explorer’s Gin flies to Milan in support of “Silver Spitfire - The Longest Flight Expedition.” IWC, as the main sponsor of this expedition, are commemorating...
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Letters Live
Downton Distillery partnered with Letters Live as the official drinks partner of their Green Room; the VIP room where artists and their guests relax throughout the event. Inspired by Shaun Usher’s international best-selling Letters of Note series and Simon Garfield’s...
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