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

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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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You’re Just Mai Tai-pe!
This Valentine's Day, indulge in a cocktail crafting session with your loved one and shake up a tropical Mai Tai to set the mood. This classic cocktail is believed to have been created in the 1940s by Victor J. "Trader...
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Mother’s Day Gin, Vodka & Rum School with Afternoon Tea & Fizz - Saturday 09th March 2024
We’re combining our award-winning Gin, Vodka & Rum School experience with a sumptuous Afternoon Tea, complete with fizz. This day-long adventure invites you to immerse yourself in the art of spirit creation, offering you the freedom to explore over 60 botanicals, spices, and exotic fruits, distilling your very own bespoke bottle of Gin, Vodka, or Rum—a concoction that's uniquely yours.
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