2. Nelson’s Gin
Infused with inspiration
Like notes in a concerto. Colours in a
landscape. Soft scents carried on a summer
breeze. Nelson’s Gin is as sensuous and
uplifting as it is fresh and intriguing.
Combining a reverence for the qualities and
traditions of British gins with an innovative
blend of unusual and audacious botanicals.
Nelson’s Gin is a tribute to the adventurous
and unquenchable qualities of the human
spirit.
A hero flavour for the 21st
century. Complex. Original.
Quintessentially British.
Why Nelson’s Gin?
For over 200 years, no ship of the Royal Navy left port without its complement of Navy Strength
Gin aboard. ‘Navy Strength’ meant that the spirit contained sufficient alcohol to still combust,
should it be spilt onto gunpowder. Anything weaker would simply soak the powder, rendering it
useless and the ship, defenceless. Gin had to pass the ‘proof’ test. And yet, it was an altogether
subtler spirit which allegedly inspired Lord Nelson, a complex and aromatic gin produced only
on the island of Menorca, at one time Lord Nelson’s base where, reputedly, he spent time with
Emma, Lady Hamilton.
Nelson’s Gin is named in honour of England’s greatest ever naval hero. Its flavour is also in
homage to the grandfather of its inventor. An outstanding man by the name of Nelson James
Harrison.

3. Nelson’s Gin is made in a futuristic distillery
on a self-contained site. Here, we employ
clean energy combined with advanced
technology to support the natural processes
which result in a very special gin.
New and subtly sensational
Nelson’s Gin has been created by one man; Neil Harrison. In a world in which craft gins
proliferate, Neil was certain that he had both the vision and the palate to create a gin that was
exceptional.
Having worked extensively as a chef, Neil knew that a pleasing and memorable tasting
experience depends on the combination of many factors; from an inspired balance of flavours
through to presentation, context and the all-too-elusive creation of ambience; the vital ingredient
which owes more to alchemy than any kind of practicality.
Nelson’s Gin is made in small batches, to be enjoyed by those who appreciate its life-affirming
qualities. It is the only gin made on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders, its manufacture
being a sophisticated 21st century version of a ‘cottage industry’.

5. We start with water. And a reed bed.
In the words of Neil:
The reed bed is a natural filtration system. Water flows into the reeded
pond and the reeds filter out any unwanted elements. The water is then put
through our state-of-the-art resin filtering system where it is scanned and
tested before we use it in our gin.”
And then. Our work can begin.
Infusing fine and pleasingly original botanicals from across the globe, such as lemongrass and
kaffir lime leaves from Thailand, vanilla from Madagascar and cinnamon from Sri Lanka, Nelson’s
Gin has a clean, fresh taste and aroma which is at the same time deeply and surprisingly
complex.
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6. The Gin School Experience Day
Take part in the art of creation
Nelson’s Gin School is a learning, teaching and tasting academy for connoisseurs of gin, or
those who simply wish to know more.
Each one day Gin School Experience plays host to a maximum of six students. Their day is
spent in a unique environment, learning about the creation of superlative gin. At the same
time, they are able to bring personal taste and preferences to the creation of their own unique,
signature spirit.
At the end of the day, guests leave with their own 70cl bottle of gin, made with botanicals of their
choice. These can be taken from our large and inspiring selection or if preferred, brought from
home. Some students collect botanicals on their travels far and wide, distilling the memory of
adventure into a gin that reflects their own free spirit.

7. A record of each student’s individual botanical
blend is carefully filed for future reference. Should
you wish to order further bottles of your own
unique gin, for personal consumption or to give as
gifts, your gin is just a phone call or email away.
The itinerary
The Gin School Experience Day starts at
10.00 a.m. with coffee.
Following an introduction to the day, students
relax with a G&T, then begin to learn about the
process of making gin and are invited to ask
questions.
Armed with insight, students reveal the botanicals
for use in their own unique gin.
At 12.00 p.m., the process of distilling
commences. Each student has their own mini-still
in which to work.
At 1.30 p.m., there is a break for a leisurely lunch
and at approximately 2.30 p.m. a tour around our
main still (called ‘Victory’).
By 3.00 p.m., students begin to bottle and label
their own gin and may, if wished, buy a bottle of
Nelson’s Gin for comparison.
The day draws to a natural close.

8. www.nelsonsgin.co.uk
t. 07399 455436
e. neilharrison@nelsonsgin.co.uk
e. gregkimber@nelsonsgin.co.uk
NELSON’S GIN DISTILLERY & GIN SCHOOL
UNIT 5A, GRINDLEY BUSINESS VILLAGE,
UTTOXETER, Staffordshire ST18 0LR