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Refills can be purchased at Downton Brewery, Dark Revolution Brewery (Old Sarum Airfield), Healthy Living (Devizes) & Regent Tailoring in Salisbury.

Bottle of 'Explorer's Gin' on a table with a glass and decorative items in the background.
Bottle of 'Explorer's Gin' on a table with a glass and decorative items in the background.

Craft. Conservation. Circularity.

AWARD WINNING SPIRITS INSPIRED BY THE WILTSHIRE DOWNS

Every bottle begins with the landscape around us. Crafted using exceptional botanicals, inspired by local provenance and designed to leave a lighter footprint.

IWSC Gold | 80% of sales are Refills | 11,000+ Bottles Reused

INSPIRED BY PLACE

Our spirits are inspired by one of Britain's most remarkable landscapes. From restoring juniper and supporting Great Bustard conservation to creating award winning spirits and pioneering refill systems, everything we do is shaped by a deep respect for the place we call home.

FOUR COLLECTIONS. ONE LANDSCAPE.

Our spirits are inspired by one of Britain's most remarkable landscapes. From restoring juniper and supporting Great Bustard conservation to creating award winning spirits and pioneering refill systems, everything we do is shaped by a deep respect for the place we call home.

From fields and orchards to the still and bottle, these are the stories worth sharing.

IWSC Case Study | WSTA | Gin Guide Review | Wanderlog | Bobby Freeman No Nonsense Review of Explorer's Gin

★★★★★ Average Rating
221 Verified Reviews

THE DOWNTON DIFFERENCE

CRAFT. CONSERVATION. CIRCULARITY.
Every decision begins with the same question. How can we create exceptional spirits while leaving a positive legacy for the landscape that inspires them? These three principles guide everything we do, from the botanicals we choose to the packaging we design.

Alcohol decanter with 'Explorer's Club' coffee package and 'Great Bustard Gin' bottle on a wooden surface.
Alcohol decanter with 'Explorer's Club' coffee package and 'Great Bustard Gin' bottle on a wooden surface.

BOTTLE FOR LIFE

DESIGNED TO BE REFILLED. CRAFTED TO LAST.

Most bottles have a short life before they're recycled or discarded. We chose a different path. Our Bottle for Life programme pairs premium crystal decanters with lightweight refill pouches, giving customers a beautiful bottle to keep and a simple way to enjoy their favourite spirits with less waste.

A BETTER WAY TO ENJOY YOUR SPIRITS

Enjoy your favourite spirits with less waste. Our simple refill programme keeps your decanter in use while every returned pouch begins its journey again.
Beautiful bottles deserve a second life.

A glass bottle weights 700g | A refill pouch 24g.

Vineyard with rows of grapevines under a clear blue sky
Vineyard with rows of grapevines under a clear blue sky

OUR PROVENANCE

Vineyard. Distillery. Landscape. Become One.

Nestled on the Wiltshire Downs, our distillery sits alongside the award winning vineyards of Domaine Hugo. Together, the vines, orchards, chalk grasslands and native botanicals shape the spirits we create, connecting every bottle to the landscape that inspires it.

EXPLORE THE PLACES BEHIND EVERY BOTTLE

From award winning vineyards and local orchards to native botanicals and wildlife conservation, discover the people, places and ingredients that shape every spirit we create.

FROM THE WILTSHIRE DOWNS TO SUNDAY BRUNCH

As featured on Sunday Brunch. Olivier Ward selected Great Bustard Gin as one of three IWSC award-winning gins showcased on the programme.

The cocktail served on the show was our refreshing English Garden, which you can find on our cocktail recipes page.

Great Bustard Gin Review on Sunday Brunch

FROM THE WILTSHIRE DOWNS TO SUNDAY BRUNCH

As featured on Sunday Brunch. Olivier Ward selected Great Bustard Gin as one of three IWSC award-winning gins showcased on the programme.

The cocktail served on the show was our refreshing English Garden, which you can find on our cocktail recipes page.

RECOGNISED BEYOND THE DOWNS

Recognition is never the goal, but it is a reflection of the standards we set ourselves. From IWSC Gold medals and Great Taste Awards to sustainability honours and category victories, our spirits continue to earn acclaim for both flavour and innovation.

But don't take their word for it. Visit the distillery, walk the Downs and experience the story behind every bottle for yourself.

100+ International Awards | IWSC Gold Medal Winner | Drinks Sustainability Awards Winner | World's Best Brandy | England's Best Grape Vodka | Gin Guide Winner

EXPLORE. DISCOVER AND ENJOY.

Every month brings something new. Discover seasonal cocktails, explore the Wiltshire Downs and follow the stories that inspire life at the distillery.

Great Wall of China amidst misty mountains.
Great Wall of China amidst misty mountains.

EXPLORER'S JOURNAL | The Great wall of China

This Month's Adventure

Stories, landscapes and discoveries that continue to inspire the Explorer's Collection.

不到长城非好汉
He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero.

Cocktail in a glass with a lemon twist on a dark background
Cocktail in a glass with a lemon twist on a dark background

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

JASMINE SOUR

  • 50ml Jasmine Infused Great Bustard Gin
  • 25ml Cointreau
  • 25ml Lemon Juice
  • 1 Egg White
Hugh Anderson in a blue jacket with a logo tending to plants outdoors
Hugh Anderson in a blue jacket with a logo tending to plants outdoors

LEARN | The Story Behind Downton

Gin Guide Interview

"It's not just a gin, it's the idea of place, terrior, people and an attitude all captured in a bottle."

Olivier Ward

CUSTOMER REVIEWS