{"title":"Awards | Great Taste Awards","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eThe Great Taste Awards are among the world's most respected food and drink accolades. Every product is judged completely blind by panels of chefs, buyers, food writers and industry experts. Packaging, branding and reputation are removed. Only flavour remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eFor us, Great Taste recognition reflects the principles that guide every spirit we create. Provenance, careful ingredient selection, traditional distillation and a relentless focus on quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eFrom local botanicals grown on the Wiltshire Downs to seasonal harvests sourced from trusted growers and producers, every ingredient is chosen for the character it brings to the final spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eRecognition from Great Taste is never the goal. Creating exceptional spirits that reflect the landscapes around us will always come first. These awards simply provide independent confirmation that flavour, craftsmanship and provenance still matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eWhether it is a gin inspired by local wildlife, an orchard spirit celebrating seasonal harvests or an experimental release exploring new ingredients, each bottle in this collection has earned its place through taste alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eAward-winning spirits. Rooted in place. Judged on flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chardonnay-vodka","title":"Vodka | Chardonnay | Vineyard to Still","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Chardonnay grapes are grown on the sun-soaked chalk downs of south Wiltshire. 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The left over pomace is then composted and recycled back into the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think this exceptional vodka is best enjoyed neat with ice or served as a martini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% ABV @ 700ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories per shot 55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"light\"\u003eLovely notes of chocolate on the nose, pepper from the grape skins.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"light\"\u003eNo added sugars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"light\"\u003eCarbon Neutral, all elements are recycled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled and bottled in Downton, Wiltshire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Batch only 200 bottles available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/6917\/9200\/files\/ChardonnayVodkaAwards_88e24856-a197-48a3-afd2-9dfc9c3a95ca_480x480.jpg?v=1691000760\" alt=\"Chardonnay Vodka Awards, Vodka, Downton Distillery, Wiltshire, Hugh Anderson\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUSTAINABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bottle is using 100% recycled glass and coal corks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bottles are unique in design, as defects are allowed within the glass, providing the bottle a textured finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil label is recycled, please peel off and then use your bottle for water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glassware uses 70% less CO2 in production and is 33% lighter than the Explorer’s bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pomace is then recycled back into the vineyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Downton Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42869717532872,"sku":"5065016812059","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/6917\/9200\/files\/vodka-chardonnay-vineyard-to-still-6612880.jpg?v=1769050990"},{"product_id":"great-bustard-gin","title":"Gin | Great Bustard | Contemporary London Dry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accord-content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Glass bottle has now changed to the same style as the Autumnal Gin. 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Walnuts have been used in spirits for many years, but the Italians are famous for their Nocino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Nocino infusion offers a deeply complex and aromatic flavor profile, balancing rich earthiness with warming spice and subtle sweetness. The bold bitterness of black walnuts is complemented by the roasted depth of coffee beans, creating a dark, almost chocolate-like richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright citrus notes from orange peel cut through the intensity, adding a refreshing contrast, while maple syrup provides a light caramel-like sweetness that rounds out the bitterness, alongside \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMadagascan\u003c\/span\u003e vanilla. The addition of cardamom introduces a warm, slightly spicy and herbal undertone, enhancing the liqueur’s depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a velvety, well-balanced spirit with layers of nutty bitterness, warm spice, and gentle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size 350ml @40% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories per shot 55.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacerated and bottled at Downton Distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of walnut, nutmeg, coffee, maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains walnuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/6917\/9200\/files\/Nocino_Awards.png?v=1773848252\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downton Distillery UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43072806584520,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/6917\/9200\/files\/liqueur-nocino-green-walnuts-7496568.jpg?v=1775099414"},{"product_id":"chardonnay-vodka-refill-pouch-1","title":"Vodka | Chardonnay | New Refill Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECO-REFILL POUCHES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are taking great strides in improving our sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, through our eco programme. 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