Nose: Sweet Orange with a soft hint of cardamon.

Palate: Aromatic herbaceous bouquet dominated by notes of rosemary and thyme leading to a palate of citrus and juniper rich core with pronounced sweetness, broad complexity. Floral and cardamom notes intertwine with sweet warming spices, culminating in a harmoniously long finish.

Finish: Smooth, rounded full bodied, with a lovely citrus note at the back of the mouth.

Garnish with orange peel.

Perfect Serve I 50ml Great Bustard Gin, Fevertree Tonic, ice and garnished with either orange or rosemary, zest the rim.

Short Serve I English Garden  I  50ml Explorer’s Gin, 80ml Apple Juice, 20ml Elderflower Cordial, 15ml Lime Juice. Ice. Stir. Lemon twist.

Long Serve I French 75 (Vermeire 1922)  I  40ml Great Bustard Gin, 20ml Calvados, Squeeze of lemon juice, top up with bubbles.

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

Alfalfa, also called lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. The plant superficially resembles clover (a cousin in the same family), especially while young. It has been cultivated since the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is often found in food shops as young sprouts as it is nutritious and high in protein.

Aubrey is our Great Bustard cartoon character created by Alex Crump a full time freelance illustrator and storyteller in Swindon. Watch out for some Aubrey merchandise!

• 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.