Highclere Castle London Dry Gin
Highclere Castle London Dry Gin is a 43.5% ABV (87-proof) London Dry gin from Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England — the 5,000-acre estate the world knows as Downton Abbey. Ten botanicals grown on the estate, including lavender, lime flower, and citrus peels, are distilled in 1800s copper pot stills at Langley Distillery, with an unusual addition: estate-grown oats, which give the gin a notably creamy, rounded mouthfeel. A partnership between the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and Adam von Gootkin, launched in 2019. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 43.5% ABV / 87 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Style: London Dry gin
- Origin: Botanicals from Highclere Castle estate, Hampshire, England; distilled at Langley Distillery
- Production: 10 estate botanicals incl. juniper, lavender, lime flower, citrus peels, and oats; copper pot stills
Gin From Downton Abbey
Most gins source botanicals from everywhere; Highclere's grow outside the castle windows. Juniper leads, but it is the supporting cast that sets this apart — lavender and lime flower for a floral lift, lemon and orange peel for brightness, and those estate oats smoothing everything into a creamy texture you can feel in a martini. Distilled above an ancient underground water source in Victorian-era stills, it is a gin with a genuine sense of place. Browse more premium gins or the Highclere Castle range.
Tasting Notes
Classic juniper snap up front, opening to lavender and lime-flower florals, bright citrus peel, warm spice from coriander and cassia, and a distinctly creamy, rounded finish from the oats.
How to Enjoy
A martini gin first and foremost — the creamy texture loves a 5:1 ratio with a lemon twist. Also superb in a French 75 or a simple gin and tonic with a lime-flower-friendly light tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the gin from Downton Abbey?
Yes — it is made with botanicals from Highclere Castle, the Hampshire estate where Downton Abbey was filmed.
What makes it different from other gins?
Ten estate-grown botanicals and an unusual addition of oats, which give it a creamy mouthfeel rare in London Dry gin.
What proof is it?
43.5% ABV (87 proof).
What are the botanicals?
Juniper, lavender, lime flower, orange and lemon peel, angelica root, coriander, cassia, licorice, and estate-grown oats.
Aristocratic gin without the aristocratic attitude — add Highclere Castle London Dry Gin to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor for San Diego pickup or delivery.