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Nelson's is proud to announce our inclusion in the 'Actually Made In' initiative. The movement, pioneered by leaders such as Manchester Gin, Tarquin’s Cornish Gin, Masons of Yorkshire, and Brighton Gin, seeks to elevate the profile of craft distilleries and their distinct brands. More...
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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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Neil Harrison, our founder, shared his thoughts on this milestone: "Winning this award is a remarkable achievement for us, and I couldn't be prouder of our team. We're now looking forward with hope and anticipation to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Being put forward as a contender is an honour in itself, and while we await the final decision, we remain optimistic about our chances."
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We Did It! Officially the Best Thing to Do in Staffordshire! Nelson’s Distillery & School Awarded Experience of the Year at the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards 2024 On Thursday, 14th March 2024, we celebrated a milestone we’ll...
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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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Remaining true to our ethos of producing ‘proper grown-up spirits’, the rum comes in at 41% abv.