Refills can be purchased at Downton Brewery, Dark Revolution Brewery (Old Sarum Airfield), Healthy Living (Devizes) & Regent Tailoring in Salisbury.

'Great Bustard Gin is one of the best releases from the UK within the last twelve months.' Olivier Ward Head Judge IWSC. 

'An exceptional gin which has a bold well balanced flavour profile with inviting aromas of citrus, spice and green notes, highly enjoyable as a Gin & Tonic.' Gin Guide Awards

The gin celebrates Wiltshire's iconic bird, the Great Bustard which is critically endangered. This exclusive gin has been created in collaboration with David Waters, Great Bustard Group Chairman, and is distilled with 12 botanicals including herbaceous plants that are part of the Great Bustard diet. These include wild rocket, alfalfa (lucerne), red clover and yarrow, all found on the Wiltshire Downs and Salisbury Plain.

Monies from every 70cl bottle is donated to the Great Bustard Organisation

  • 40% ABV @ 700ml
  • Calories per shot 55
  • Contemporary London Dry 
  • Distilled and bottled in Downton, Wiltshire
  • Small Batch, 100 bottles to a run and signed by the patron and distiller
  • King Charles III is the patron of the charity

SUSTAINABILITY

Our commitment extends beyond exceptional gin. With every purchase, you're supporting sustainable practices that benefit the environment. Refill your original bottle with our recyclable pouch and join us in our mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability in the spirits industry.

Please send your refills back to us once used. Ensure the cap is on and drop it into a postal box. As always, we will cover your shipping charge for the refills.

AWARDS:

Great Bustard, spirit of excellnce, award winning medals 

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Supporting Great Bustard Conservation

'Great Bustard Gin is one of the best releases from the UK within the last twelve months.' Olivier Ward Head Judge IWSC. 

'An exceptional gin which has a bold well balanced flavour profile with inviting aromas of citrus, spice and green notes, highly enjoyable as a Gin & Tonic.' Gin Guide Awards

The gin celebrates Wiltshire's iconic bird, the Great Bustard which is critically endangered. This exclusive gin has been created in collaboration with David Waters, Great Bustard Group Chairman, and is distilled with 12 botanicals including herbaceous plants that are part of the Great Bustard diet. These include wild rocket, alfalfa (lucerne), red clover and yarrow, all found on the Wiltshire Downs and Salisbury Plain.

Monies from every 70cl bottle is donated to the Great Bustard Organisation

  • 40% ABV @ 700ml
  • Calories per shot 55
  • Contemporary London Dry 
  • Distilled and bottled in Downton, Wiltshire
  • Small Batch, 100 bottles to a run and signed by the patron and distiller
  • King Charles III is the patron of the charity

SUSTAINABILITY

Our commitment extends beyond exceptional gin. With every purchase, you're supporting sustainable practices that benefit the environment. Refill your original bottle with our recyclable pouch and join us in our mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability in the spirits industry.

Please send your refills back to us once used. Ensure the cap is on and drop it into a postal box. As always, we will cover your shipping charge for the refills.

AWARDS:

Great Bustard, spirit of excellnce, award winning medals 

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LUCERNE & RED CLOVER

Drought tolerant, rich in nutrients, they can convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, thus enriching the soil with nitrogen.

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