The distillery will be closed from 18 September to 4 October. Orders placed during this period will be dispatched from 5 October.

Great Bustard, Wiltshire Downs
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From the Distillery

THE JOURNAL

Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire — exploring the craft, the landscape, and the flavours that shape our spirits.

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    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...

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    Home Alcohol and Hand Sanitiser

    I received a couple of enquiries about using ‘Whisky’ as an option for hand sanitiser, I would normally have said ‘no’. However, some research has just come to light over...

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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE ENJOYING

Discover the spirits, gifts and experiences frequently chosen together by our customers. From cocktail favourites and seasonal releases to tasting experiences and refill pouches, these are the combinations proving most popular across the distillery.

Wiltshire Downs, Sunset, ridge, botley farm, wiltshire, downs, farmland, blue skies
Wiltshire Downs, Sunset, ridge, botley farm, wiltshire, downs, farmland, blue skies

SUSTAINABILITY

OUR IMPACT

Creating a Greener Future, One Step at a Time

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South America, Torres del Paine, Chile, Hiking
South America, Torres del Paine, Chile, Hiking

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

DISCOVER PATAGONIA

Much of Patagonia remains pristine and untouched by human development, offering a chance to disconnect from the modern world and immerse back into the tranquility of nature.

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The Sardine Run, South Africa, Adventure of the month, Downton distillery
The Sardine Run, South Africa, Adventure of the month, Downton distillery

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

THE SARDINE RUN

The World's Greatest Migration.

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iCELAND, VALLEY, LAND, GORGE, WATERFALL, ICELAND, TRAVEL, STUNNING, DOWNTON
iCELAND, VALLEY, LAND, GORGE, WATERFALL, ICELAND, TRAVEL, STUNNING, DOWNTON

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

ICELAND

The land of fire and ice.

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Costa Rica, Travel, Adventure, Downton Distillery. Explorer's Gin, Downton Distillery, International Award, China, Masters Medal, Gold, Salisbury, Craft, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Small Batch, Gin, Vodka
Costa Rica, Travel, Adventure, Downton Distillery. Explorer's Gin, Downton Distillery, International Award, China, Masters Medal, Gold, Salisbury, Craft, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Small Batch, Gin, Vodka

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

Pura Vida, Pure Life

Costa Rica's natural beauty, commitment to sustainability, adventure opportunities, and cultural richness make it a Beloved destination for travelers from around the world.

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