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.
OUR ADVENTURES
GenerationTusk's Christmas Drinks
Join us for Christmas Drinks Gone Wild at the Maddox Gallery Westbourne Grove, showcasing the superb David Yarrow “Pride Rock” Exhibition. In addition to which, there is the opportunity to win amazing prizes in the fantastic Christmas Draw raising money...
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The GOSH Veldrome Challenge raises £350,000
The Lee Valley Velodrome a bastion where athletes from across the globe come to compete. It’s here that feats of human endurance have been made, records have tumbled, and dreams have come true. Wheels whirl, legs pump, hearts hammer and...
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The Kings Cup – Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
In line with our nautical and royal history, Downton Distillery was very proud to be able to participate in The Kings Cup regatta. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted this inaugural regatta to raise awareness and funds for eight...
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Channel 4 Sunday Brunch
Last Sunday Olivier Ward of Gin Foundry presented ‘Explorer's Gin’ on Channel 4 Sunday Brunch. He spoke about Downton, Loch Ness and Batch Brew distilleries and what makes each distillery unique. Cocktails were also served alongside each gin show casing...
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Discover Explorer's in the Ginvent Calendar
The Gin Foundry started the original gin Advent calendar. It began one cold, dark winter night when they realised that no one made a gin-filled Advent calendar. To resolve the deplorable absence of our precious juniper spirit during the season...
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Revival of the Gimlet
We are often asked what type of drink is 'Explorer's' good at making? It's wonderful in making a Negroni, Martini and French 75, but there is another unsung hero who is often over looked the Gimlet. The recipe is simple,...
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