Award Winning Spirits
CRAFTED ON THE WILTSHIRE DOWNS
From explorer-inspired gins and orchard spirits to pioneering refill systems, every bottle reflects our commitment to provenance, conservation and flavour.
IWSC Gold | 80% Refill Sales | 11,000+ Bottles Reused
INSPIRED BY PLACE | DRIVEN BY ADVENTURE | GUIDED BY PURPOSE.
Crafting spirits that celebrate landscape, provenance and conservation.
Every spirit we create reflects the landscape around us. Working with local growers, cider makers, vineyard partners and foraged botanicals, we create spirits with a genuine sense of place. From refill systems and bottle reuse to repurposing surplus fruit, sustainability is built into every decision we make.
ADVENTURE
Adventure sits at the heart of Downton Distillery. New botanicals, forgotten flavours and distant landscapes inspire every spirit we create. Curiosity drives us to keep exploring.
ETHICAL
We believe businesses should leave things better than they found them. Fair sourcing, transparent practices and support for local conservation guide every decision we make.
INSPIRATION
Every spirit begins with an idea. From Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions and and the Wiltshire Downs to local wildlife and seasonal harvests, inspiration shapes every bottle we produce.
SUSTAINABLE
Sustainability is measured through action. Sending back refill pouches for reuse, old bottle reuse and circular production. It helps us reduce waste and lower our environmental footprint.
Provenance
Every spirit begins with a place. Local botanicals, seasonal harvests and the landscapes of the Wiltshire Downs shape the flavour, character and story behind every bottle.
RECOGNISED FOR QUALITY
Our spirits have been recognised by some of the world's leading competitions, including the IWSC, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gin Guide Awards and Great Taste Awards.
But don't take their word for it. Visit the distillery, walk the Downs and experience the story behind every bottle for yourself.
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.
LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES
Discover our cocktail of the month, inspiring adventurers, upcoming tour dates and behind-the-scenes insights from the distillery. Along the way, hear from Hugh and learn more about the people, places and stories shaping our spirits.
