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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...

Back in the early to mid-2000s, the gin world started to feel the first ripples of what would become a full-blown revolution—something few could’ve predicted at the time. A fresh...

Last month, I had the opportunity to examine an Irish Guards Company Colour. As a former Scots Guards officer and someone with a particular interest in the Great Bustard, I...

At the distillery we are always exploring new ways to enhance flavour and texture, and one technique that has recently captured our attention is fat washing. While the name may...

Last month marked an important milestone in our juniper rewilding project. Twenty-five homegrown juniper saplings left the safety of our botanical garden and began a new chapter on the Wiltshire...

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is a 3,000-mile ocean rowing race across the Atlantic. Competitors face storms, exhaustion, isolation, and huge seas in one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.

The hot toddy has a rich history that blends cultural influences, practical remedies, and evolving tastes. Origins in India The term "toddy" is believed to have originated from the Hindi...

The Negroni has earned its place as a sophisticated favorite on bar menus worldwide. According to legend, the ruby-red cocktail originated in 1919 at Caffè Casoni in Florence, Italy, when...

Yup. You have read that correctly. Over the past year, behind the scenes, I have been working with James May to help create one of the most unusual and technically...

Running a business involves constant movement behind the scenes. Ingredients, packaging, logistics, production, relationships, and waste streams all need managing carefully. One subject sits at the centre of almost every...

Long before Wiltshire became known for its chalk downs, market towns, and ancient monuments, the county formed part of an important Roman transport and trading network. One of the lesser...

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,...

Cranborne Chase is one of England's most remarkable landscapes and the place we are fortunate to call home. Spanning parts of Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire, this vast area of rolling...

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...

Celebrity spirits are enjoying a remarkable surge in popularity. From actors and musicians to television presenters and sports stars, famous names are increasingly entering the drinks industry. For consumers, the...

Vermouth, a fortified wine flavoured with various botanicals, has a rich and varied history that spans several centuries. The creation of modern vermouth is credited to the Italians, specifically in...

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...

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...

Have you noticed how much quieter the countryside can seem today? The dawn chorus still exists, but in many parts of Britain it is becoming noticeably thinner. Species that once...

Thank you to those who continue to support our conservation work. One of our projects is the rewilding of Juniper. To date we have two groves / colonies, with twenty...

Last Friday was a bittersweet evening tinged with joy and sadness. The evening was Wiltshire’s answer to the Oscars, just more countrified with a little less paparazzi. It was the...

Our Adventurers of the Month are the Antarctic Fire Angels, an extraordinary team of female firefighters who set out to prove that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. The expedition...

Creating spirits for James May is never straightforward. Following the success of Asian Parsnip and American Mustard, we were asked once again to develop a spirit around an unusual concept....

The Great Bustard is one of Britain's most remarkable birds and one of the heaviest flying birds on Earth. Fossil evidence suggests that bustard-like birds have existed for millions of...