We are launching a new Cocktail Class at the distillery.

Every month we design a cocktail using our own spirits, seasonal ingredients, and techniques you can recreate at home. Each session reflects what we are making and drinking right now.

About: 

The class will be led by Hugh Anderson, founder and head distiller of Downton Distillery. You will make three cocktails from start to finish. We cover balance, technique, and flavour structure, not gimmicks. You shake, stir, taste, and adjust. We explain why each drink works.

This is practical, hands-on, and relaxed. You will leave knowing how to build better drinks, not just follow recipes. Perfect for curious drinkers who want to learn something new.

• Quick tour of the vineyard and botanical garden that influences our spirits.
• Learn about the history of cocktails. 
• Learn how we make our spirits and the botanicals that we use.
• Creation of three cocktails, using a range of our spirits. 

Cost: £40

Duration: 2hrs

Please ensure you have a driver to take you home!

Cocktails can be agreed in advance for group bookings. For other events, we will serve cocktails from our existing range. Recipes are available here.

If you are driving, we offer a non-alcoholic option, so you can still enjoy the flavours, the craft, and the conversation without the compromise.

• 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 post, whilst courier will be tracked.
• 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.
• We offer a collection option from Regent Tailoring in Salisbury for
  Explorer's Gin only. This is shown when selecting your postage.
• Please show them your invoice to collect your bottle.
• 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.