Our Eco pouches are no longer single use. Why throw a perfectly good pouch away, when they can be reused and offered to you at a lower price?

We are taking great strides in improving our sustainability through our eco programme. Help us make a difference by reusing our refill pouches. These pouches use less energy to create, transport and reuse.

Send them back to us free using our 'Freepost Downton Distillery' service.

ABOUT

Explorer's Gin pays tribute to the explorers of the 'Golden Era', who navigated uncharted waters and to today's explorers who continue to push the boundaries. Explorer's Gin is our first released gin, capturing the 'Spirit of Adventure’ with western red cedar providing the backbone.

DETAILS

• 44% ABV
• 700ml / 2L / 5L select from drop down
• Contemporary London Dry 
• Distilled and bottled in Downton, Wiltshire

AWARDS

Nose: Juniper, floral and citrus notes with a subtle bouquet of pineapple (red cedar), spice and anise.

Palate: Juniper appears at the forefront replaced by the bright bold citrus flavours, pink grapefruit and orange. Verbena provides the creamy textures. Pink pepper will cause the radial warmth on the core whilst Sichuan oils oxidising on your tongue will cause the mouth to cool providing the subtle tingling and menthol notes which enhance the tail notes of fennel and liquorice providing the final flourish that lingers in the mouth.

Finish: Smooth, rounded full bodied, with a luxurious texture.

Perfect Serve I 50ml Explorer’s Gin, Fevertree Tonic, ice and garnished with either orange or grapefruit peel, zest the rim.

Short Serve I Downton Negroni  I  35ml Explorer’s Gin, 35ml Campari, 35ml 1738 Red Vermouth. Ice. Stir. Orange twist.

Long Serve I French 75 (Vermeire 1922)  I  40ml Explorer’s Gin, 20ml Calvados, grenadine & lemon juice. Shake. Twist.

Classic Serve I Vesper Martini  I  60ml Explorer’s Gin, 20ml Downton Chardonnay Vodka, 10ml Lillet Blanc. Ice. Stir.

If you no longer want your bottle and it is not damaged, please send it back to us using 'Free Post Downton Distillery.' We can either reuse them or recycle them.

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• We do hope that you are happy with your purchase.
• We aim to make the return process as simple as possible.
• We must be notified of damaged goods within 2 days of delivery.
• We will refund you using the method of payment used to make the purchase.
• Goods must be returned unopened, sealed and in the original packaging.
• Downton Distillery Ltd will refund accepted returns within 30 days of you notifying us.
• The postage of the return is the responsibility of the purchaser.
• Loss or damage during transit of goods being returned is the responsibility of the purchaser.

• Please note delivery will require a signature from an over 18.
• The small 50ml bottles are deemed as small parcels by Royal Mail.
• All deliveries are sent by signed & tracked post.
• Deliveries will not be made to minors and delivery services will not complete delivery if they are unsure of the persons age.
• We are unable to leave a package (even in a ‘safe place’) without a signature.
• For UK deliveries please allow 3 - 5 working days from payment.
• The distillery is not responsible for Royal Mail strikes or late deliveries by Royal Mail.