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LATEST NEWS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
Awards | Small Business Sunday Win! #SBS
We were delighted to be named a winner of Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday (SBS) award. Founded by the Dragon's Den entrepreneur, SBS celebrates outstanding small businesses from across the...
AWARDS | The Royal County of Berkshire Show
The Royal County of Berkshire Show holds a very special place in my heart. Few events have been part of my life for quite as long. With a history dating...
Education | Why Use Bamboo Straws
Plastic straws may seem insignificant, but their environmental impact is substantial. Some reports estimate that almost 500 million disposable plastic straws end up in landfill every year. A review by...
Education | Grapefruit | Explorer's Gin
The grapefruit is a hybrid of sweet orange and pomelo, which is another gin botanical used by distillers. The grapefruit brings a light, zesty sweetness to the flavour profile. Scientific...
Downton Distillery wins Bursary Spot at Junipalooza
This week we are taking a look at a part of the show that truly defines the whole thing for us – our Bursary spot. Each year, we love to...
Gin Foundry Interview Downton Distillery
The following was written by the Gin Foundry team in 2019. Gin Foundry is now Spirits Beacon. It’s rare when we see a start-up with massive potential right off the...
Distillery Plants | Red Cedar the Tree of Life and Its Healing Power
Red cedar defines Explorer's Gin. Clean cedar oils. Bright citrus. Crisp dry finish. Precise and aromatic. Built for clarity and focus. Explore.
Education | Why Size Does Not Decide Quality
Small is traditionally associated with accessibility. Small is traditionally associated with being personable. Small is traditionally associated with being relatable and small often genuinely does involve a more labour intensive,...
