

In America’s Test Kitchen with Dan Zuccarello
The word “mud” derives from a Middle Dutch word (16th century) meaning to make muddy, hence the English expression “as clear as mud”. Our new piglets love the mud, children love mud pies and, for much of the year, mud is definitely part of everyday life at Highclere. From mud comes muddle and I often feel that my working day is not so much streamlined organisation as more of a “muddling along” or “multi-muddling”.
Last week, however, during a whistle-stop visit to New York, Rhode Island and Boston, I witnessed another sort of “muddling”, or “mashing” as it is also called, when I watched Dan Zuccarello in America’s Test Kitchen making gin cocktails: they are bringing out a great new cocktail book. Luckily, our Highclere Castle Gin is now available in six states in the USA, with ten more due by September. It was an amazing experience and somewhat novel, as normally, I must admit, although I excel at sipping a gin cocktail, Luis, our butler has “muddled” it behind the scenes – or behind the green baize door, so to speak.
In today’s world of course, unlike the world of 100 years ago, life behind the green baize door is also part of my life in that those differentials have long gone. Thus, over the last four years, we have been researching cocktails and gins as part of the creative process of developing our own Highclere Castle Gin, an Anglo-American enterprise with some friends and colleagues. Along with friendship, hard work, laughter and much persistence, the Castle gardens, in particular, were a key part of the story.
I never tire of walking along the pale golden gravel around the Castle, before cutting across the lawns and meandering down towards the ancient mellowed flint and brick arched walls which mark the western side of the Monk’s Garden. I think gardens give us all so much pleasure. From a feeling of peace to a recognition of beauty, they also encourage our patience and our industry. They remind us of cycles and seasons, sleep and regeneration, with different plants ripening and flowering each in their own time. Some of the plants and trees we have planted are for our enjoyment today, others are for future generations. It is a sense of continuity.
Juniper has grown here for centuries but, whilst an essential ingredient, is used only in moderation in our gin. It does not overwhelm and is balanced by oranges, tiny and intense, from the orangery, as well as other citrus, a touch of lavender from under the walls, lime flowers, some coriander (which is a favourite herb of mine) and a number of other botanicals to complement. After nine months of tasting, my husband and the distillery then introduced a few oats at the very end to add creaminess and a smooth finish, which has already led to many plaudits and awards.
The purple bottle reflects our ecclesiastical heritage – the Bishops of Winchester owned Highclere for 800 years and the Monk’s Garden is a surviving remnant of those days. Like the gin, the bottle is made here in the UK. When empty, I think they would make great candle holders, a sort of throwback to my youth when we used empty wine bottles to light our student tables. I think I should ask Sally in the gift shop to find me some long purple candles for fun.

Team Highclere Castle Gin
Our business partners are based in Connecticut and are led by Adam, who is most appropriately named for a garden-based enterprise. For my husband, it is lovely to explore some of his mother’s American heritage – she was from Wyoming – and there is never a better time to work with friends across an ocean to create something quintessentially British. Something we can all enjoy sitting on the lawns at Highclere, against the skyline of New York or, as I did last week, in Rhode Island, New England. Neatly, this is not far from New Hampshire whilst Highclere, of course, is in “old” Hampshire.
In Downton Abbey, Shirley Maclaine’s character, Martha Levinson, came from Newport, Rhode Island and we celebrated our US Gin launch nearby at Ocean House, on green lawns surrounded by hydrangeas, much like here – although, it has to be said, somewhat warmer. I was delighted to meet our distributors and hope we shall all have some fun with our latest enterprise.
Gin has such a long British heritage and I have found cocktail recipes in the archives from the 1920’s. The Anglo Saxon word “mod” appears quite close to mud but means, in fact, the inner spirit of a person and leads me to consider that we should all strive for nobler purposes whilst muddling our gin cocktail.
“What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes?” ~ Winston Churchill
Lady Carnarvon,
My husband and I were in warm and breezy Newport, Rhode Island last week. I enjoyed a new cocktail, Blueberry Lemonade made with a splash of gin, at The Inn at Castle Hill. I hope that castle owns some of your gin! And I hope that Highclere Castle Gin makes its way to another former colony, North Carolina! Congratulations on producing a new keepsake.
Martha Glass
Cary
Thank you
What a neat story! And we were recently at Highclere as part of the Viking tour.the gardens are beautiful, and seeing Highclere castle was a dream come true for me! Now I also enjoy your blog, and I have so,e beautiful pics of the garden to cherish.
Thank you
Dear Lady Carnarvon:
How will Americans be able to taste your gin? Do we have to go to England to get some? I wish you well on your new venture!
It is on its way over to you! Also at the drinks shop here
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
I wish I had known you were in New England as I am just north of Boston when not in South Florida. I would loved to have met you. When you mentioned The Ocean House did you mean the beautiful hotel in Watch Hill? That is one of my favorite places. It has such beautiful views.
I am looking forward to trying your gin. It sounds wonderful. Where and when will it be distributed in the US?
Many thanks for another charming Monday morning post.
Fondly,
Diana Squibb
Yes, isn’t it stunning! We hope to have it in every state soon…
Well-written explanation of the Highclere gin and I so appreciated the history/development of the product. Such a pleasant reminder of the relationships developed over the years and the opportunities for new relationships. Thank you for a pleasant start for this week. It’s another week of #contractorQuote review and more responsibility. This was my Tea Break reading; I’ll locate a supplier & try the smooth product that you describe.
Time to begin the week of “List of 99 things To Do”.
Passe une bonne semaine! Mme. Duplechin (Ida)
Good luck multi-muddling!
Thank you, Lady Carnarvon
for leaving me something to muddle over today!
Thank you for this latest venture. I so look forward to sampling the Highclere gin. I had a lovely visit last December for the Christmas gala and hope to return soon to enjoy a visit which would include the grounds and perhaps a gin cocktail!
I truly love the blog. When I was able to drink years ago my drink of choice was Tangeray and tonic. I’d love to have a G and T made from your gin
Your gin will not be available here in Mississippi so I will need to know where in the States it will be available so I can hopefully find a friend to buy me some.
I was lucky enough to visit Highclere back in July and did love seeing it. I could not walk down to the gardens tho. I did want to see them but I was in a wheelchair and was afraid to try.
You might be able to get it at the drinks shop here?
Good morning! It was interesting all the ingredients that go into making your gin.
I must admit that a gin and tonic is my very favourite cocktail, it is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day! Will we have the pleasure of having your gin here in
Canada so we can try it out?
Have a great day!
Carolyn Dear
Think this place works for Canada? https://www.thedrinkshop.com/item/17376/highclere-castle-gin
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
My wife and I toured Highclere this past Thursday. The castle, grounds and your staff were all fabulous. We bought two bottles of Highclere Gin to take home to the States for gifts. However, only one will be going home. With ten days remaining here we elected to crack one open. Ha. It is perfectly suited to our tastes. First for a martini cocktail and then for a negroni.
Speaking of The Monks’ Garden, can you explain if there is a relationship between an ancestor in the family and Charlemagne, whose bust is beside the Monks’ Garden Wall. I am a many “greats” descendant of him.
Again, the tour and the gin were superb.
Geordie’s family can trace their ancestry back to Charlemagne but so can many of us!!
Love this blog. How can I order some Gin. Love my G&T. I live am from England but now live in Florida. I will be in the UK in October Thank you
Lady Carnarvon, I love reading your blog. Can you tell me in which states in the US I can buy the Highclere gin? Thank you.
Currently in GA, KY, MA, NH, RI, and TN!
Tennessee? Yippie! I’m just across the river from Memphis. That is great news.
Fantastic! I will be anxiously awaiting the arrival of Highclere Gin in Tampa, FL!
Here’s mud in your eye!
Good health to you too!
Gin has long been my favourite drink, from martinis to summertime g&ts and other concoctions of delight. I am a longstanding fan of Bombay Sapphire but I look forward to enjoying your “newcomer” in its glorious purple bottle! Very soon now!
Dear Lady Carnarvon: Congratulations on your new enterprise. Are some of the botanicals used actually grown in your gardens? The plantings that you show don’t seem particularly large…
Yes, we send the botanicals from the gardens to the distillery, I have many more plants than I could dream to take photos of!
DEAR LADY CARNARVON:
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BLOG. YOU HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING AGAIN. I TRUST YOU ENJOYED THE UNITED STATES. YOU WERE ON AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN, WOW. THEY HAVE WONDERFUL TIPS AND RECIPES. I LOVE THEIR SHOW.
GARDENS ARE GOD’S CREATION, SUCH WONDER AND PEACE. BOTH FLOWERS AND FRUIT/VEG ARE SO REWARDING. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE FRESH LETTUCE, YELLOW BEANS, POTATOES FRESH FROM THE EARTH TO EAT FOR DINNER.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR HIGHCLERE GIN. I DO NOT DRINK GIN BUT I LOVE YOUR ENTREPRENEUR SPIRIT. VERY MUCH LIKE MYSELF.
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, THE WEATHER IS PERFECT IN ONTARIO, CANADA TODAY. THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE TEMPERATURE IS IDEAL.
CHRISTINA XOXOXO.
You are so kind, we have to come up with new ideas to keep the castle standing for generations to come!
Lovely story and history lesson about Highclere! I love the Downton Abby series. I enjoy your blog and so pleased to have found a post on Facebook which allowed me to join your blog. Happy days with your venture of Highclere Gin and I will most certainly watch for it in Frankfort, Kentucky USA.
So glad you enjoyed your visit! Having many dogs (all Shelter Dogs) and a bit of acreage, I certainly have my share of mud to deal with – and Blogged about it in a two-part posting I think you’ll enjoy (that is, sympathize with!). And there are some tips that fellow dog-lovers might find helpful.
Kind regards,
Anna James of Wagadilly
Interesting. Will you be posting some of the cocktail recipes on your blog, or is there a place already posted? I’ve not checked yet, but suspect your lovely bottle of gin is not available in south central Kansas. I look forward to the day I can sample it.
Cheers!
I hope to do some recipes on the blog soon!
Lady Carnarvon-
So interesting to read about more history of the Castle. I too, am looking forward to the arrival of your new venture here in Oklahoma. I love a good Gin Fizz, or French 75!
As far as the word “muddle” goes- my oldest daughter and I took a trip to Scotland 7 years ago, and the door hangar at our hotel said “my room is in a muddle”, which was so amusing to an American ear!
Blessings to you!
How funny !
Will your gin be available in Canada?
I am told January 1st 2020 – we have tried all we can to forward it through your Liquor approval bureau… that is the earliest they will give us!!
I wish I liked gin. The bottle alone is beautiful (I love the colour) and would look lovely next to some other bottles that I’ve saved. Best of luck with this exciting new venture.
Thank you – the main reason for not liking gin is usually the juniper – so just try it on the nose – there is so much less!
I love your blog today and the wording of “to walk along the pale golden gravel around the Castle, before cutting across the lawns and meandering down towards the ancient mellowed flint and brick arched walls which mark the western side of the Monk’s Garden”, as I was fortunate to do the same thing when I visited – I took so many pictures of the garden! Congrats on your new venture of exporting your Gin – we used those Italian straw wine bottles for candle holders back in the day. I agree the bottles would make lovely candle holders! Thanks for another great blog – I’m glad you enjoyed your trip stateside!
I remember the old bottles – it is fun to use what we have and find a purpose
Lady Carnarvon,
Bravo on your adventure! May you, your husband and business partners have great success.
At one time I dranked gin martinis with 2 o olives, a must. Love your bottles, would make not only candle holders, but flower holders as well. Royal blue is one of my favorite colors too.
Phyllis Simpson, USA
I am glad – it is in fact worth tasting neat as then you understand the flavours.
Good morning Lady Carnarvon~
I am pleased to say that I bought a couple of inaugural bottles when my daughter and I visited the castle back on August 1. I would love for you to share some of those recipes from the archives…for it will quickly take me back to our lovely day spent at Highclere.
Kind Regards,
Allison Barker
P.S. Also, can you please share how old the lovely red sofas are in the Library? I questioned one of the docents on our tour, but they said they had been asked many times and would research for the future 🙂
Thank you – they are comfy first and I will see if I can find their age.I am going to ask Luis to muddle away here and video his great work
Lady Carnarvon,
Just ordered a bottle of Highclere Castle Gin from http://www.reservebar.com in the US. They are taking pre-sales orders and will be shipping to a select number of states in September and the majority of the US in October. Hoping to receive my bottle in time to celebrate with the opening of the Downton Abbey movie. BTW, I visited Highclere Castle a couple of years ago on a Jane Austen/ Downton Abbey small group tour and loved it. I actually cried when I walked into the library because it is so beautiful. I met Lord Carvarvon that day as he was walking around the grounds with guests. Hoping to return and stay at one of your gate houses.
Cheers,
Jean in San Francisco
Adam our US partner said it is four years to the day – August 18th since the first email until this past August 18th and we were able to promote it! I VERY much hope you might all try the gin, enjoy it and toast the film! GREAT IDEA!!!
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Happy Monday!
Wishing you much success with your new Gin venture. The ingredients are amazing! I don’t tend to wonder what’s “in” my Gin & Tonic (Schweppes only please), except to expect a twist of lime. Thanks for enlightening us. The purple bottle is wonderful!
I love your Monday blogs … now on to my multi-muddling …
Enjoy your week,
Cheers,
Shelley in Virginia
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Is there any truth in the rumour that during the luncheon interval in yesterday’s Headingley Test, Ben Stokes partook of a double nip of Highclere’s Gin. That certainly would help explain one of the most audacious and fabulous innings I have witnessed; albeit on TV, half a world away and despite it meaning that Australia had snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. No matter. This entire English summer has seen a festival of cricketing excellence.
So its on to Old Trafford with the series for the Ashes all tied up and everything to play for. I think I might just need a “Highclere Swing” or two for myself.
Best of wishes for every success with the venture. You have done a wonderful job with the presentation of the bottle and you certainly chose a sensational location for your US Launch.
Yours faithfully,
Jeffery Sewell
Sir Winston Churchill also is oft quoted as saying:
“The gin and tonic has saved more Englishman’s lives and minds than all the doctors in the Empire.”
I love that quote !!!
Dear Lady Carnarvon, Sending so much thanks for your Monday morning blog! Highclere, along with Stonhenge, was my very best experience in the UK. To anyone thinking of visiting I say – just go! Make the time, earn the money, take the opportunity, find a way, you will not be sorry! This estate has so much soul! I’m planning another trip to visit and I’ll be sure to stay all day! With much admiration and thanks, Karen Roman NJ
Travel is good -I agree, looking – understanding – sharing..
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
We always look forward to Mondays because of your interesting articles/blog. Thank you very much. Your life seems quite hectic! We wanted to know where one can buy your gin or do we have to visit Highclere again?
Good luck with the sales in USA.
Best wishes
Bea and Priya
Where do you live?
What a fascinating history about the “abbey” and gin, and your writing brought forth all the lovely fragrances of lavender and juniper and other botanicals. Would that I could come “in costume” on the September 7 – 8 weekend (” what’s a weekend?), and enjoy a nice gin and tonic at the castle. But alas, I will be in Athens and I shall attend the Greek premiere of “Downton Abbey”, (films always open on Thursday evenings here :-)on Sept.12. Now, before you leave the European Union, is there anyway to order and have shipped a few bottles of that Highclere gin to Greece?
Thank you – isn’t it a muddle?
Dear Lady Carnarvon
Thanks for the lovely discourse on the ingredients in your gin. G & T is my favorite drink. I am thrilled to see that it is available here in KY. Will haunt the local “Gin Shops” for some to try. Many good wishes for your success as a “gin muddler”! I look forward to visiting your lovely castle in the near future.
You are right – it should be in your shops in Kentucky – you must tell me what you think of it! It is also now at http://bit.ly/HighclereReserveBar and it will ship to you as soon as it is in any state. I am learning about your distribution rules !!!
For me a large part of enjoying spirits is learning about how and where it is made. This would include beer, wine, and distilled liquors. I very much appreciate your vivid description of the development of your new gin, and hope to try it soon. Oh, and I often reuse bottles, not just for candles, but lamp making, other decor. I will be eagerly await finding new uses for the bottles as well.
Cheers.
We will have to have a competition for the best uses – !!
Lady Carnarvon,
Releasing your blog entry on Monday was simply genius. It gives us something to look forward to. You do have the gift of writing. So much do that I feel I’m with you. Thank you for that gift.
Best of luck with your newest endeavor. I’m in Kentucky and going to look for your Gin today. Can’t wait to try it,
Blessings on your day,
Nancy
Thank you – I am glad I picked Monday and it is a good discipline – it really helped when I was writing my latest book…
Another fascinating piece of literary work. Have you sprung a new term? “Multi-muddling”?
The gin sounds positively marvelous with such a mix of flavors. The bottle is stunning. When I first saw it I thought – as you did – that it would make a good “candle bottle.” I do miss my candle bottle of old – with wax dripping on the sides of the green glass. But it just wouldn’t do to have wax dripping on the sides of that bottle – must use drip-less candles.
Is the gin available in any of the shops in Windsor? It might do well there. May God bless your efforts.
We are getting listings as fast as we can !
I truly enjoyed reading your blog today on mud and muddling. I thought it was funny, because I can relate, and know a little about mud. I grew up in a place called Mud Fork nestled in the mountains of West Virginia. You mentioned children making mud pies, and I was one of those children who enjoyed this play many years ago.
Even though I don’t drink alcohol, I enjoyed looking at your gin bottles on display in the gift shop at Highclere Castle, when I visited in July. Whoever chose and designed the bottle did an excellent job, and I too think the bottle would make a great candle holder.
As you wrote of the pale golden gravel around Highclere Castle, I could hear the gravel crunch beneath my feet. Highclere Castle and the grounds is the most beautiful place I have ever visited.
Thank you so much Connnie – the bottle has won an award already!
My Lady,
Will your Gin be available in Canada ? and Québec in a near future ?
Thank you,
Jo-Ann
As soon as we can – it is likely Jan 1st
Beautiful! As we are coming into summer here on the other side of the world, a gin cocktail at the country cricket game, would go down a treat! Highclere Castle gin sounds the one to make it with, now that would be mod indeed. Good luck with this venture Highclere. Blessings Ruth
Thank you
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Sorry to say ‘we are in a muddle’, as we have bought your gorgeous Gin bottle when we were at Highclere Castle in July and we are having trouble getting it home to Australia. Unfortunately we couldn’t take it home with us as we were flying to Denmark to catch a cruise, so we left it with our good friend in England with some money to post it to us after a month as we wouldn’t be home till early August.
Carola has recently said that our Bottle of Gin that she took to the P.O. told her that if the alcohol content was over 24% it would be confiscated before leaving UK. Your gin is 46% so it’s way over the limit! It seems Royal Mail is a non starter. Luckily she may know a friend who may be going to Brisbane in January and might be able to take it as hand luggage. What a muddle! I think we may be giving it to our friend as a present instead.
What a muddle – we have every intention of organising a distributor in Australia… Gin tends to be over 40% alcohol
Never mind, we are more than happy with our visit to Highclere Castle. We had so much fun that day. Carola and her family can enjoy your Gin. At a later stage we intend to buy more from you when the Gin is available in Australia. We hope to buy your Christmas book next. My husband I’m sure will love trying out all your recipes for Christmas. Kindest Regards from us. Heather and Malcolm.
Thank you – I really hope you will enjoy the Christmas book – when it arrived I cried!!! It is I hope beautiful with amazing photos, but also ghost stories, recipes and I followed the book through and came out in Candlemas – hope
Excelente nota de lunes! llegará a Buenos Aires su producto? Me encantaron esos jardines!!
Saludos cordiales.
Norma
Hope to be able to purchase Highclere Gin soon in southern California….both for myself and as gifts for friends! It will make a great hostess gift for a Downton Abbey fan!!
Stevie
May it make many presents !!!
Lady Carnarvan, what lovely things you had to say about New England. Thank you! I’m a proud New Englander and I am pleased you enjoyed your time here. You visited during our hot season. July and August are always very hot here, so I am glad you were able to visit the coast where it always cooler than the hills and valley. I love your discussion on mud. We are a rainy climate in New England, as our namesake. I keep my tall rubber boots in the entrance hall at all times. The dog rolls in it, and she brings it in….to happily deposit on the living room rug, and never the easily cleaned kitchen tile.
I enjoy your blog. Its fun, it’s sweet, it’s normal, as well as lots of history. Thank you.
Come visit New England again. Come and see our autumn foliage that is simply gorgeous.
Best regards,
Lisa in Connecticut
It was quite warm even later in the evening … I have only sen photos of the autumnn- it looks breathtaking
Thank you Lady Carnarvon for wonderful evening at the ocean house is westerly Rhode Island. It was the perfect evening, the perfect setting to launch your wonder gin. Can’t wait to make our purchase. It will be in our memory till the end. Hope you had safe travels home.
It is a lovely hotel
Dear Lady,
I look forward to your Monday posts. They get the week started on a positive note. I hope you and Lord Carnarvon thoroughly enjoyed your trip to the states. The gin recipe sounds unique and delicious! May this new endeavor be a huge success for you.
Have a wonderful week!
Mary
West Memphis, Arkansas
Thank you!
Lady Carnarvon,
The Highclere Gin bottle has the most amazing intense color. Love the idea of using the bottle to hold candles!
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Please let me know in which US States the Highclere Castle Gin is available.
Thank you very much.
Lorraine Whittlesey
It is available in GA, KY, MA, NH, RI, and TN – more to come!
“I often feel that my working day is not so much streamlined organisation as more of a “muddling along” or “multi-muddling”.
Thank you, so much for saying this. It’s kind of neat getting an affirmation from a Lady of a manor, on how I, a likewise proud hausfrau, enjoy my work. Excuse me, I need to muddle up a batch of Dutch relish.
Happy muddling !
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Thank you so much, not only for your wonderful new contributions the world of fine spirits (the gin is just LOVELY), but for your grace and willingness to share the experience of living such an extraordinary existence in the hallowed halls of your great home. There has always been such mystery surrounding these great country homes, especially for those of us in the US. You have so kindly peeled back the lavish drapes to allow the world a peak at what real, day to day life is like at Highclere and I know I am not alone in my gratitude. It was a great pleasure to speak with you in Essex last week at the Highclere Gin offices- my fellas and I were beyond delighted! I have no doubt of the gin’s success here in the US, both as a must-have in a properly stocked bar and as way of keeping the world in love with Highclere. Cheers!
Thank you for your lovely insights of the Abbey and your life. I went to the Downton Abbey Exhibition in Florida and loved it. I look forward to your blogs. THANK YOU.
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
Really enjoyed this blog!
What a wonderful trip you must of had, and I marvel at your entrepreneurial skills to keep the castle running, and add some excitement to everyday life.
I live in NYC, and I hope I can soon purchase some of that delicious sounding gin, and in that beautiful bottle. I just bought some new-age cocktails books, and I can’t wait to try your gin out on my friends, and tell them the back story how it all came to be.
Thank you – please – word of mouth is the best and imbibed by mouth too!
My recent visit to Highclere was truly an unforgettable trip for this South Carolina girl. Your home has aroused a curiosity in me to try getting my hands into some dirt and planting are flower garden on my own. I am convinced heaven above must be much like Highclere’s gardens because I have never felt such peacefulness as that which I experienced strolling through your beautiful grounds that Thursday sweet afternoon. #iwillbeback
MY DEAR LADY CARNARVON,
TOO BAD WE WON’T HAVE THIS HIGHCLERE CASTLE GIN IN BRAZIL .
VILA ALEMÃ
RIO CLARO – SP
BRAZIL
Dear Lady Carnarvon,
We visited the lovely Highclere Castle with our Viking Extension group this past Monday. My husband and I have watched all the Downton episodes and have tickets for the movie coming out in a few weeks. The tour could not of been more lovely….everything we expected and more. Walking through the rooms where so many episodes were filmed and descending down the main staircase while our tour guide, Kate, played the theme from the show on her phone….such a great day! Then the gardens….Amazing! I have screensavers for the rest of my life! We live in Arizona and I love gardening but to see and walk through such a gorgeous castle country garden…I was completely taken by the plants, paths, smells, walls, garden shed…just everything. We will have to search to see where we can purchase your Highclere Castle Gin here in the States. I love the packaging and can picture a few sprigs of lavender and rosemary arranged in it once we have finished the contents. We are also so impressed by your availability to the public…wish we could off met you and your beautiful dogs while we were there.
Cheers to a wonderful Fall at Highclere!
Thank you for coming here – it is a good Viking extension!
I’m not much of a gin drinker, but I will definitely taste Highclere Castle Gin when it’s available for me to purchase her in Pennsylvania, USA.
Oops…I have a typo…I meant to type …’here in Pennsylvania.’
As long as it is drinking our delicious gin, it is perfect!