Summary

Discover the art of gin-making with a hands-on experience at Nelson’s Distillery & School, near Uttoxeter. Craft your own bottle of gin with expert guidance and enjoy tastings from award-winning spirits.

About Nelson’s Distillery & School

Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food: Experience of the Year 2024 GOLD Winner.

Located in the picturesque countryside near Uttoxeter, Nelson’s Distillery & School offers a unique, immersive experience for gin lovers and spirits enthusiasts alike. Known for producing award-winning gins, rums, and vodkas, Nelson’s Distillery blends tradition with innovation to create premium spirits that capture the flavours of botanicals from around the world.

Named after the founder’s grandfather, Horatio Nelson, this craft distillery pays homage to his legacy while using cutting-edge distillation techniques. Here, you can explore the fascinating process of gin-making in a hands-on, educational setting and take home a bottle of your personally crafted gin.

Distillery School Experiences

The Nelson’s Distillery School is the perfect outing for those wanting to delve deeper into the art of distillation. Expert distillers guide participants through selecting botanicals, balancing flavours, and distilling a unique bottle of gin tailored to personal tastes. Each session includes:

• A Distilling Masterclass: Learn the history of gin, explore botanicals, and operate your own copper pot still.
• Gin Tastings: Sample a variety of Nelson’s award-winning spirits, including their London Dry Gin and Timor Gin, a rare creation that features Nepali Timor pepper.
• Create Your Own Gin: With guidance from master distillers, choose your own blend of botanicals and distil a bottle of gin to take home, complete with a personalized label.

Nearby Attractions

Enhance your visit with a trip to Croxden Abbey, a stunning historic site just a short drive away, or explore The National Forest, perfect for a scenic walk or bike ride. For more historic intrigue, Tutbury Castle is nearby, offering panoramic views and tales of bygone eras.

Dining and Accommodation

After your distillery experience, enjoy dining at The Duncombe Arms, an acclaimed gastropub nearby, or head to Parilla Steakhouse in Uttoxeter for hearty, flavourful fare. For a memorable stay, check into Hoar Cross Hotel & Spa, which offers luxurious amenities, or enjoy the charm of Mayfield Snuggery Lodges, for a cosy self-catering experience.

Plan Your Visit

Perfect for groups, couples, or solo adventurers, a visit to Nelson’s Distillery & School is an unforgettable experience. Classes can be booked in advance, with weekend sessions filling up fast, so early booking is highly recommended.

Experience Highlights:

• A full 5-hour experience
• Light lunch and refreshments provided
• A guided tour of our state-of-the-art distillery facilities.
• An up-close look at our 150-litre copper still, Victory.
• A fascinating talk on the history of gin and the science of distilling.
• Tasting of three expertly crafted gin and tonics.
• Hand-select and weigh out your unique recipe from Nelson’s extensive range of botanicals and spices
• Distil your very own 70cl bottle of gin or vodka and take it home the very same day

Not to be missed: this opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of gin, rum and vodka making at Nelson’s Gin & Vodka School.

Book your spot now and embark on a spirited adventure that will leave you with lasting memories and a one-of-a-kind creation to treasure.

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