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Every year a wonderful festival happens in the village of Broad Chalke just over the hill from the distillery. From humble origins in 2011 it has grown, now covering a 70-acre...

Peregrine falcons returned to Salisbury Cathedral in 2014, having been absent for over 60 years. Since then 27 chicks have fledged in the South tower of the Cathedral. The chicks...

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...

We are delighted to announce that our Chardonnay Vodka has been awarded Double Gold at this year's World Vodka Awards, recognising both the quality of the spirit and the unique...

The hills around the distillery truly are alive with the sound of music. Not from instruments or orchestras, but from the countless birds and wildlife that inhabit the chalk downs...

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...

The world map is far less permanent than most of us imagine. Borders shift, nations emerge and others disappear. Recent events such as Brexit remind us that political geography is...

Written by Peter Salenieks Over two thousand beacons were lit across the United Kingdom and further afield on 2 June, marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by continuing a tradition that...

With summer upon us, there has never been a better time to discover the joys of wild swimming. Over recent years, the sport has experienced a remarkable rise in popularity...

One of our Explorer’s last year was Colonel Percy Fawcett who disappeared in the Amazon whilst trying to find the ‘Lost City of Z’. His theory of a lost civilisation...

With summer now upon us this dish celebrates those fresh summer flavours. It started originally as a simple Italian peasant dish and is now a celebrated Italian Classic with clams...

The countryside is finally bursting into life and one of the most eagerly awaited signs of early summer is the arrival of elderflower. For just a few short weeks, hedgerows...

This month we were informed about a lady called 'Arabella Slinger' by one of our readers, who is currently in Antarctica trekking 600 miles over 40 days. Her journey will...

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...

Our Explorer of the Month is adventurer Lucy Shepherd, a modern explorer whose achievements already place her amongst the most accomplished expedition leaders of her generation. At just 23 years...

Simple sugar syrup is one of the most important ingredients in cocktail making. Found in everything from a Daiquiri and Whiskey Sour to a French 75 and Tom Collins, it...

Our Explorer of the Month is a remarkable adventurer whose achievements remain surprisingly overlooked today. Gertrude Bell travelled further, saw more, and influenced events on a scale few explorers ever...

Our Adventurer of the Month is one of Britain's greatest aviation pioneers, a woman whose courage, determination and ambition helped redefine what was possible during the golden age of flight....

300 years after Raleigh tried to find El Dorado, Percy Fawcett set out to find a different city, a city that he called 'Z'.  Steven Spielberg & George Lucas based...

A Brief History of Rhubarb Rhubarb's story begins in Asia, where it was prized for its medicinal properties long before it became a culinary ingredient. It travelled west along the...

Over the last couple of years, the spirits and food industries have seen a major shift in consumerism as people have become aware of their food intolerances and the rise...

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people across the nation pause for two minutes of silence. It is a simple act, yet one filled...

Last week I received a call, it was a cold call, nothing new there. The lady who I spoke to sounded very nice and pleasant. Her manners were impeccable, and...

Earlier this year we switched our focus from making gin to creating hand sanitiser for our local communities. This switch saw the distillery support local front-line services, schools, care homes,...