DISCOVER
Visit the distillery and discover the history of Downton Distillery, the heritage of the surrounding area and how this has influenced our award-winning premium spirits. The distillery is located on the Domaine Hugo Vineyard which overlooks the Wiltshire Downs and Avon Valley.
The tours are designed to inform, entertain, and may require your active participation. Tours will take groups of 10 – 12 people only, which ensures everyone enjoys their time and gets the best experience possible. The events are run by Hugh Anderson, the founder and head distiller of Downton Distillery.
For private tours please contact info@downtondistillery.com
ABOUT THE TOURS
SHORT TOUR
Cost: £25
Duration: 1.5hrs
- Learn about the history of Downton and what makes us unique.
- Learn how we make Explorer’s Gin.
- Tour the vineyard and see where we are re-wilding Juniper.
- Sample Explorer’s Gin and then enjoy a complimentary Gin and Tonic.
LONG TOUR
Cost: £50
Duration: 4hrs
- Learn about the history of Downton and what makes us unique.
- Learn how we make Explorer’s Gin and the botanicals that we use.
- Sample Explorer’s Gin and then enjoy it in a classic Gin and Tonic.
- Tour the vineyard and see where we are re-wilding Juniper.
- Participate in a bottle run, helping sign bottles
- Enjoy a mini cocktail class making 2 delicious cocktails using Explorer’s Gin.
- Ability to purchase your signed bottle with a 20% discount.
PLEASE NOTE
- Bring valid ID with you as we operate a challenge 25 policy.
- You will be required to walk around the grounds, so sensible footwear should be worn.
- As the distillery has no heating, please bring warm clothing during the winter months.
- Having visited the Distillery eat at either 'The Wooden Spoon' or 'The Goat', our local pubs.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Please use the contact form on the side of the page.