THE DISTILLERY IS CLOSED BETWEEN 23rd DEC - 14th JAN. ORDERS WILL BE DISPATCHED 15th JAN.

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

FUN FACT

THE MARTINI

During the Prohibition era in the United States, the Martini gained popularity due to its strong flavor and ability to mask the taste of bootlegged alcohol. It became the iconic symbol of rebellion and sophistication.

  • Pear Gin Fizz, Downton Distillery

    Pear Gin Fizz

    Pears are the perfect autumn fruit, and their delicate sweetness pairs wonderfully with the herbal notes of our Great Bustard Gin. The warming spices of star anise and cardamom, along...

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  • Great Bustard Gin, Blackberries, Jelly, Downton, Wiltshire, Gin

    Blackberry & Sparkling Rose Jelly

    With blackberries now in season and readily growing on the hedgerows we have designed a dessert that celebrate these sweet sharp berries. Modern research has highlighted the health benefits of...

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  • Enzoni, Negroni, Cockatil, Downton

    Enzoni

    The Enzoni cocktail is a modern twist on the classic Negroni, combining the bitterness of Campari with the refreshing taste of fresh grapes and the herbal notes of Great Bustard...

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  • English Garden, Cocktail, Elderflower, Sunday Brunch, Great Bustard Gin

    English Garden (Sunday Brunch)

    This was show cased on Sunday Brunch June 2024, by Olivier Ward. The exact origins of the English Garden cocktail are not well-documented, and there is no widely recognized single...

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  • Bicycle Thief Cocktail

    BICYCLE THIEF

    Originally on the menu at Dutch Kills, Long Island City, New York. It was created by Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin and Abraham Hawkins, quickly becoming a hit. The Bicycle Thief is a...

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  • PEGU CLUB

    PEGU CLUB

    The Pegu Club in Rangoon (now Yangon), Myanmar, was a British colonial officers' club established in the late 19th century. Named after the Pegu River, the club was located just...

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  • Aperol, Sour, Cocktail, Downton Distillery, Downton, Summer

    APEROL SOUR

    Aperol is a liqueur made from a blend of bitter and sweet oranges, herbs, and spices. It has a distinctive flavour profile that is both citrusy and slightly bitter. At...

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  • Negroni Sour

    Negroni Sour

    History informs us that drink originated from Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite...

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