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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.
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Distillery Plants | Marshmallow and Herbal Medicine
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis). Soft pink blooms, rich mucilage, pollinator friendly, resilient, and quietly one of the garden’s most useful plants.
Distillery Plants | Lemon Verbena. Bright, Wild, and Wonderfully Aromatic
At Downton Distillery, we grow lemon verbena in our garden for use in Explorer’s Gin. Thriving in the sunshine and chalky soil of the Downs, it fills the air with...
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...