Spirits With Purpose
At Downton Distillery, we believe great hospitality starts long before the glass reaches the table. It begins in the soil, the orchards, the chalk downland, and the people who shape the landscape around us. Every spirit we create reflects a commitment to provenance, conservation, and circularity.
We work with seasonal ingredients, local growers, vineyard partners, cider makers, and foraged botanicals from the Wiltshire downs to create spirits with a genuine sense of place. From repurposing surplus fruit and vineyard by products, to pioneering refill systems that dramatically reduce glass waste, sustainability is built into every decision we make.
Our goal is simple. Create exceptional spirits that push flavour boundaries while leaving a lighter footprint on the land that inspires them.
GREAT BUSTARD GIN
In case you missed us on Sunday Brunch, Olivier Ward reviews three great gins all winners at the 2024 IWSC. The cocktail shown is on our cocktail page - The English Garden.
GREAT BUSTARD GIN
In case you missed us on Sunday Brunch, Olivier Ward reviews three great gins all winners at the 2024 IWSC. The cocktail shown is on our cocktail page - The English Garden.
DISTILLED ON THE WILTSHIRE DOWNS
INSPIRATION
Explorer’s Gin is built on a spirit of exploration rooted in Downton. Inspired by Sir Walter Raleigh, it reflects curiosity and discovery. Today that mindset drives how we create, from local sourcing to final blend.
OUR ETHOS
Creating spirits that celebrate and reflect our heritage and the Wiltshire Downs. Using local botanicals, real provenance, and hands-on distilling define every release. Supporting local conservation.
ETHICAL
We show where your money goes. Independently rated by the Good Shopping Guide, we hold one of the highest ethical scores in UK spirits. We publish our approach and support projects that matter.
SUSTAINABLE
We reduce waste and build circular systems. Refill pouches cut glass use. Surplus fruit becomes orchard spirits. Byproducts return to the land. This is measured action, not marketing language.
REFILL POINTS
We feel our bottle is too beautiful to throw away and want you to reuse it. That is why we offer refill pouches and refill points.
Every reused bottle not only helps to save the planet but also saves you money. We are continually looking at how we improve our carbon footprint through environmental and sustainability initiatives.
You can refill refill your bottle at Downton Brewery, Regent Tailoring, Dark Revolution, & Healthy Life.
