Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs
Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.
Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs
Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.
LATEST NEWS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
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Orchard Spirits | Autumnal Harvest
Cranborne Chase Cider delivered one of their strongest harvests in years. Apples came in with high sugars and a clean flavour that produced exceptional juice. We picked up 440 litres...
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NAVAL GIN | PROVING THE PROOF MYTH
Forged from Wiltshire’s wild downs and proven by fire, Great Bustard Flight Strength Gin revives the naval legend of gunpowder-proof spirits. At 57% ABV, its strength isn’t just claimed —...
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Awards | Our Nocino and Great Bustard Gin Shine
We’re raising a glass in celebration—Downton Distillery has won two coveted 1-star Great Taste Awards. Our rich, walnut-infused Nocino and our herbaceous, citrus-forward Great Bustard Gin have been recognised among...
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EDUCATION | FAT WASHING COCKTAILS
At the distillery we have been experimenting with fat washing. A technique increasingly used by leading cocktail bars to create spirits with greater texture, depth, and savoury complexity. While the...
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Cranborne Chase
Cranborne Chase, home to Downton Distillery is a large area of chalk downland and ancient woodland spanning parts of Dorset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire in southern England. It covers approximately 983...
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'One of the Best Releases in the last 12 months.'
Downton Distillery partnered with the Great Bustard Group to create 'Great Bustard Gin,' earlier this year. With each bottle sold, Downton Distillery gives 25 per cent of the money back...
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Distillery Plants | Lucerne the Father of all Foods
Lucerne and red clover form the regenerative backbone of Great Bustard Gin. Discover how these ancient nitrogen fixing plants rebuild soil, support pollinators, store carbon, and bring meadow depth and...
