The latest addition to our Orchard Spirits collection.

Our Crème de Cassis is made with British blackcurrants, including fruit grown by Jen at Naked Jam in the New Forest.

Blackcurrants are extraordinary little fruits. Deep purple, intensely aromatic and naturally sharp, they have the concentration and acidity needed to make a great cassis. We use 600g of whole blackcurrants for every litre we produce, making the fruit centre stage.

The berries are slowly macerated in spirit, drawing out their remarkable colour, fragrance and rich character. We then add sugar to balance their natural acidity while retaining the freshness and gentle tartness that makes blackcurrants so distinctive.

We have kept the recipe deliberately simple. There are no additional flavours competing with the fruit. The result is a rich, velvety Crème de Cassis bursting with ripe blackcurrant and dark berry flavours, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, gently tart finish.

With 600g of fruit per litre, every 350ml bottle contains the equivalent of 210g of British blackcurrants.

Enjoy it chilled on its own, add a measure to sparkling wine for a classic Kir Royale, or use it to bring an intense hit of British blackcurrant to cocktails.

• 600g of British blackcurrants per litre.
• 210 of blackcurrants in every bottle.
• Slowly macerated and bottled at Downton Distillery.
• Rich blackcurrant and dark berry with fresh acidity.
• 350ml bottle @ 20% ABV.

Nose: On the nose it releases aromas of vanilla, coffee, maple and walnut with a touch of cinnamon.

Palate: Soft and silky on the palate, this spirit opens with rich maple and walnut notes, gently unfolding into hints of light coffee. As it lingers, warming spices of cardamom and cinnamon emerge, adding depth and complexity to a beautifully balanced finish.

Finish: Smooth, rounded full bodied, with a luxurious texture.

• Orchard Spirits is a celebration of local abundance, crafted in small, seasonal batches that showcase the best of what our surrounding landscape has to offer.
• Each release is made using surplus or specially selected fruit grown in partnership with nearby growers and orchards, supporting local agriculture while reducing waste.
• From sun-ripened damsons, windfall apples, green walnuts to grape juice lees.
• These eau de vies and spirits are distilled to capture the true character of the fruit at its peak.
• Limited in quantity and rooted in place, Orchard Spirits tell a story of community, seasonality, and the rich flavours of the land.

While not certified organic, our walnuts are hand-picked at the distillery each year while still green and bursting with flavour. The trees are left completely untreated, meaning no pesticides. Just pure, untamed nature. With yields that vary wildly from season to season, each harvest reflects the rhythm of the land and carries a distinct coastal character.

• Serve at room temperature.
• Perfect for sipping neat as an aperitif.
• Or mixing into sophisticated cocktails.
• The Walnut Manhattan is a rift of the classic Whiskey Manhattan, subtle, rich and a great way to end an evening.
• For those that like sweeter drinks it makes an excellent Espresso Martini or Chocolate Martini. 
• Delicious served drizzled over vanilla ice cream. 
• Pair with cheese after dinner.
• Enjoy with a slab of luxurious dark chocolate.

Walnuts are a tree nut, and their proteins can trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Even trace amounts may cause symptoms.

• 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.