Nelson's
Distillery

The Gin Experience Ranked Top 10% Globally, Not Far From Stratford!
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Don't just take our word for it!

★★★★★

What an absolutely fantastic day we had at the gin school. David was great, really informative, went above and beyond, it made the day. Andrea looked after us really well and the lunch provided was superb. Lots of gin given out, and tea, coffee and soft drinks available all day. We made a full bottle of gin, chose our own botanicals etc to go in it and learnt all about the history of gin along the way. I would definitely recommend this experience. We will be back again to do the bottle of rum next time!

KateW2434

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

The gin experience exceeded expectations. Far superior to any similar experiences we have done.
The buffet lunch was outstanding and there were plenty of other refreshments available throughout the day.
David and Andrea were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when picking out our botanicals!
Great value for money too - just make sure to arrange your transport back, as they are not stingy with the alcohol

Gracel437

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

We loved every minute of our gin experience, we had a great day with all things gin! Lovely relaxing atmosphere where we learnt about the history of gin and Nelson’s along with a few tasters. We had a really nice lunch provided. The best bit was the hands on experience of distilling your own gin to take home! Can not recommend enough, we will be back!

I4408KQclaires

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

Wow, where to start!? My partner and I had an absolute blast attending Nelson's Gin & Vodka School. From start to finish we were entertained and enthralled, partly down to David’s enthusiasm but also how interesting the history and evolution of gin is. Of course, it’s also a massive bonus you can create your own. We decided to make a spiced gin, David and Andrea guided us on what pairs well and the botany behind the ingredients but ultimately it was our decision to make and we were extremely happy with our creation… so much so we actually purchased a second bottle. Nelson’s keep a record of the recipe you make on the day of attending so you can re-order at any time!

sallyjW9638YF

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

This was an absolutely fantastic experience one I would definitely repeat. Andrea looked after my dietary needs excellently as I am a coeliac. Nothing was too much trouble.

Our host for the day (David!) was very knowledgeable and presented in a fun and light hearted way. I was impressed how he remembered people's names and got everyone involved.

If you love Gin or Vodka you can't go wrong visiting Nelsons. Its the best value experience I have attended in a long time.

C6062MOstephenj

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

Amazing experience and atmosphere! Staff are so knowledgeable and it was a fab experience I’d repeat again!

HLS96

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

An excellent day in good company discovering some of the alchemy that goes into the production of gin. I concocted my own blend of lovely Nelson’s Gin. A big plus with this experience is that, if you enjoy what you have produced, details of your ingredients is kept and the wonderful people there will reproduce and ship out your very own Gin. I would highly recommend this experience. Gin tasting and excellent lunch are included

BrendaPeter

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

Brought this as a birthday present for my mum and it was such an amazing day! David and Andrea were so welcoming and knowledgeable and definitely made the day! It was an extremely interesting experience, learning of the history, how it is distilled, learning about the different flavourings and finally getting to make our own! I’ve always enjoyed gin, but this has given me a new appreciation for it! I can’t wait to go back and do it all over again!

kittio2023

Tripadvisor

★★★★★

My friend gifted me a visit here as a birthday present. We arrived to the warmest of welcomes and we soon enjoying fantastic hospitality. The day was so entertaining and we could not have been looked after better. We were able to create our own gin so I now have so much more knowledge of gin making and the amazing flavours you can create. After a wonderful buffet we set to bottling and sealing our gin ready to take home.
This is a great experience and I would seriously recommend to any gin lover

Julie W

Tripadvisor

Nelson's Distillery

Design, discover, and distill your own craft spirit

Immerse yourself in the rich history of today's most popular spirits and unleash your inner artisan. Distill your own Gin, Vodka, or Rum using a variety of botanicals, then wax seal, label, and take home your custom spirit the same day.

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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Distillery Tour
Explore our state-of-the-art distillery and meet Victory, our 150-litre copper still.
Spirits Session
Discover the fascinating history and science behind Gin, Vodka, and Rum production.
Tastings
Savour three of Nelson’s award-winning spirits.
Light Lunch
Relish a cold buffet lunch with refreshing beverages.
Recipe Preparation
Design your own unique recipe from over 60 botanicals.
Distil Your Spirit
Distil, sample, and craft your very own 70cl spirit.
Finish Your Creation
Decant, bottle, wax seal, and label your spirit to take home the same day.
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Directions and Local Information
GETTING HERE:
Nelson's Distillery & School
Unit 5A Grindley Business Village,
Grindley, Staffordshire, ST18 0LR
By Car
If travelling by car or taxi, please use our full address. We are situated just off the A518 Stafford Road. Please look out for the yellow painted curbs. These will be on your left if travelling from Stafford and on your right if travelling from Uttoxeter. Cars may be left at the premises overnight; please ask for the barrier code before leaving.

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By Public Transport
Nelson’s Distillery & School is a 10-minute drive from Uttoxeter Train Station and a 20-minute drive from Stafford Train Station. The distillery is not easily accessible by bus.
Taxi Numbers
Uttoxeter Taxis:
Uttoxeter Taxis: 01889 742012
Station Taxis: 01889 560000
Uttoxeter Radio Cars: 01889 562131
Chase Cars: 01889 584545
Stafford Taxis:
Casper Cars: 01785 712222
Aerobrights: 01785 244444
Smartcars: 01785 247247
Stay in Staffordshire
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