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.
THE DOWNS JOURNAL | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
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...