About nelsons
Founded in 2015, Nelson’s Distillery has earned a reputation for award-winning small-batch gins and rums, crafted with precision and passion. Now under new ownership, the legacy continues with a fresh spirit.
NEW OWNERSHIP
We’re thrilled to announce that Nelson’s Distillery & School is now under new ownership!
This marks an exciting new chapter in the Nelson’s story — one that builds on the incredible legacy the brand has already created. While the distillery school will no longer be operating, our focus remains on what Nelson’s has always done best: producing exceptional, handcrafted spirits using the original recipes and traditional techniques that made the brand so loved.
Under new ownership, we’re proud to continue crafting the same award-winning gins and rums, with every bottle maintaining the quality, care, and character you expect from Nelson’s. Our commitment to excellence and authenticity is at the heart of everything we do — ensuring that each pour reflects the passion and craftsmanship that has always defined the Nelson’s name.
"England expects that every man will do his duty"
Nelson’s was born from a deep passion for gastronomy and the thrill of flavour exploration. Our founder, Neil, wasn't just any enthusiast – he was a seasoned chef who revelled in crafting innovative dishes and concocting exciting new recipes. This culinary background became the perfect foundation for his venture into craft distilling.
Ever dedicated to perfection, Neil honed his craft by attending a Gin School (not too dissimilar to our own) 7 times, each time distilling 7 gins. Over the course of three years, Neil meticulously crafted and refined what would become the pièce de résistance: Nelson's London Dry No.7.
Celebrity Collaborations
Nelson's Distillery was launched with passion and dedication to creating world-class spirits. Recognised as an industry-leading, multi-award-winning producer of fine craft spirits, we have partnered with renowned chefs like Michel Roux Jr. and Matt Tebbutt. Our prestigious reputation continues to elevate Nelson's as a top choice for premium gin, vodka, and rum.
Matt Tebbutt
Matt Tebbutt's Guilty Pleasure Citrus Spiced Gin is an enticing and tantalising London Dry led by zesty tones of citrus with a pleasurable Szechuan pepper finish.
Le Gavroche Gin
The pouring gin at the 2 Michelin-Star restaurant, Le Gavroche. The London Dry Gin combines 28 botanicals and brings together floral, herbaceous, and spice flavours to create the essence of Provence.
Michel Roux Jr. Gin
"A gin with character and style, the floral notes from the thyme and sweetness from vanilla are perfectly balanced with the delicate touch of pine and spice of peppercorns."
- Michel Roux Jr.