Botanicals in jar at Nelson's Gin, Rum & Vodka School

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Nelson's Distillery & School - Actually Made In Staffordshire

Nelson's Distillery & School - Actually Made In Staffordshire

Being a craft distiller blends the joy of creativity with the dedication to craftsmanship. At Nelson’s Distillery, we take pride in our hands-on approach. Every batch of Nelson’s Gin is distilled, quality-controlled, bottled, waxed, and labelled entirely by hand, then carefully packed for distribution. We believe this hands-on involvement enriches the authenticity of our brand and underscores the importance of supporting local craft producers.
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Dr. Roy Wood's return to Nelson’s Distillery & School

Dr. Roy Wood's return to Nelson’s Distillery & School

Under the expert guidance of Neil Harrison, Nelson’s founder and Master Distiller, Roy embarked on a journey not just to create but to innovate, developing multiple recipes for his latest gin release. Drawing from a rich palette of over 60 botanicals available at our school—and a selection of botanicals Roy personally curated from his travels—the duo's collaboration resembled a symphony, with each note carefully chosen and blended.
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Spirit Of The Month: Nelson's Chocolate Rum

Spirit Of The Month: Nelson's Chocolate Rum

Crafted in the spring of 2020, Nelson’s Chocolate Rum was a limited-edition release for Easter that year. A chocolatey treat for grown-ups, the rum incorporates our Signature Blend recipe with rich cacao to produce an exceptional sipping rum. Not sweet like you’d expect, the cacao brings forward complex dark chocolate notes, which are then sweetened by the Caribbean rum blend.
Remaining true to our ethos of producing ‘proper grown-up spirits’, the rum comes in at 41% abv.
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