Winning a Great Taste Award is one of the highest honours in the food and drink world, recognised globally as a benchmark of excellence. Judged through rigorous blind tastings by over 500 independent experts — from chefs and buyers to food writers and restaurateurs — the awards focus purely on flavour, texture, and quality, with no influence from branding or marketing. Each year thousands of products are entered from across the globe, yet only a select few earn the coveted stars, making it an achievement that signals true craftsmanship. The Great Taste logo is instantly trusted by consumers, retailers, and the hospitality industry, often opening doors to new markets and boosting sales. Downton Distillery is proud to have earned two 1-star Great Taste Awards — for our rich, walnut-infused Nocino and our herbaceous, citrus-forward Great Bustard Gin — affirming that our spirits stand among the finest in the world.
