The messenger pouch is more than just a pouch—it’s a symbol of adventure, resilience, and effortless style, perfect for carrying life’s essentials. From ancient couriers on horseback to modern-day explorers, this trusty companion has been slung across the shoulders of spies, soldiers, and adventure-seekers for centuries.

Originally crafted to safeguard secret messages, maps, and top-secret scrolls, it became an essential tool for wartime dispatch riders and intrepid explorers charting unknown lands. Today, it has found a new purpose carrying the modern-day gin lover’s essentials, with our Explorer’s bottle fitting perfectly inside. Because every great adventure deserves a great drink!

MATERIAL:

Made using sustainable Eco-leather which is a synthetic alternative to real leather. Unlike real leather, it’s water-resistant and cruelty-free. 

DETAILS:

• Weight: 700g
• Height: 22cm
• Width: 20cm
• Strap 110cm x 2cm
• Tan with teal stitching
• Two brass studs for closure
• DD logo 
  

After receiving numerous requests for presentation boxes, we took a different approach creating messenger pouches instead. Not only do they add a rugged, adventurous touch, but they’re also practical and reusable. Rather than wasteful packaging that gets discarded, these pouches are designed to join you on your modern-day adventures, whether it’s carrying essentials on a hike, stashing your favorite bottle, or simply adding a bit of explorer’s charm to your everyday gear.

Sustainable, stylish, and built for adventure—because great spirits deserve packaging that’s as purposeful as they are!

Faux leather makes excellent clothing patches because it's durable, stylish, and easy to maintain. Unlike real leather, it’s lighter, more flexible, and resistant to cracking, making it perfect for reinforcing elbows, knees, or adding a bold statement to jackets and bags.

They also give clothing a rugged, vintage, or modern touch without the high cost of real leather. Plus, it’s water-resistant and cruelty-free, making it a practical and ethical choice for fashion and repairs. Whether for function or flair, faux leather patches add character and longevity to your wardrobe!

• 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.