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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

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.

INSPIRATION

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

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

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.

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

We expertly infuse thirteen botanicals with our two locally foraged botanicals. Cedar, citrus and coriander seed provide bright and citrus tones.

CORE BOTANICALS

CORE BOTANICALS

Juniper provides the leading notes whilst pink pepper adds strength and warmth to the flavour profile.

PINK GIN

PINK GIN

60ml Explorer's Gin

5 dashes Angostura bitters

Serve in a chilled coupe

Garnish: Orange zest twist

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HAND CRAFTED

HAND CRAFTED

It takes a craftsman to appreciate the details.

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AWARDS WON BY EXPLORER'S GIN

The Gin Masters - Masters Medal
CWSA Gold Downton Wiltshire Salisbury
Berlin International Spirits Competition
International Spirits Competition
London Spirits Competition 2019
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