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Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire — exploring the craft, the landscape, and the flavours that shape our spirits.
LATEST NEWS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
Conservation | A New Grove Grows at the Distillery
Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards our new Juniper Grove. Yesterday, 30 young saplings arrived—despite a slightly chaotic (and upside-down!) journey, they have now been carefully planted in...
AWARDS | IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Spirit Initiative
Sustainability is becoming a defining issue for the global spirits industry. Distilleries now face growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining quality and authenticity. To recognise these efforts,...
AWARDS | Environmental Programme Wins Big
Downton Distillery has been recognised with an International Green Apple Environment Award. The award celebrates organisations that demonstrate outstanding environmental performance and commitment to sustainable practices. The achievement places the...
Wiltshire Life Green Business Award
Over the last two years we have been focusing on our 'Eco Programme,' With the race to becoming a net zero economy by 2050, sustainability is becoming vital pillar to...
Education | How Ethical are your Spirits?
Consumers are increasingly asking where products come from, how they are made and what impact they have on people and the environment. Independent organisations are responding by looking beyond marketing...
Education | Sustainability | What are we doing?
Creating sustainable spirits is not always the easiest or cheapest path. Explorer's Gin is a perfect example. Our bottle is manufactured and decorated in Milan before making its journey across...
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...
