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
Every spirit we create is inspired by the wild beauty of the Wiltshire Downs. It is a landscape where ancient juniper once flourished and where the Great Bustard, Britain's rarest bird, has returned against the odds.
Our role is simple. Craft exceptional spirits that celebrate this extraordinary place while helping to protect it for future generations. Through conservation, circular packaging and award winning craftsmanship, every bottle gives something back to the landscape that inspired it.
Because the finest spirits should leave more than a great taste. They should leave a lasting legacy.
FOUR COLLECTIONS. ONE LANDSCAPE.
Every spirit begins with a place, a season and a purpose.
Explorer's Gin reflects the woodlands and chalk downs surrounding the distillery. Fresh lemon verbena grown on site brings bright citrus notes, while Western Red Cedar creates its distinctive resinous pine character. Great Bustard Gin celebrates the open grasslands where Britain's rarest bird has returned, with botanicals including red clover, yarrow and Lucerne chosen for both their flavour and their importance to the landscape the birds depend upon.
Between 34% and 100% of the botanicals in every spirit are grown, foraged or sourced locally. Crafted in small batches using traditional methods, each bottle captures the flavour, heritage and wildlife of this remarkable corner of Wiltshire.
Our spirits are made to be shared and enjoyed. If you'd like to learn more, you'll find the stories of the landscapes, wildlife, adventures and people that continue to shape everything we do.
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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.
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.
By switching to refills, you can also make a saving of 31.3% by using a reused refill vs. a new glass bottle.
A glass bottle weights 700g | A refill pouch 24g.
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.
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