Nelson's Timur Gin, 70cl, 41% ABV

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I’ve always admired Michel and his work as a chef and I’ve been fortunate to meet him on a few occasions. Nelson's Distillery and School, based in Uttoxeter, has partnered with the two-Michelin star chef to produce the new ultra-premium Le Gavroche Gin, as a tribute to Michel's restaurant of the same name. The new gin will also be sold through Le Gavroche and Nelson's online shops. Read More Related Articles I was extremely impressed and the taste was unique and wonderful so I knew immediately the distiller had a true understanding of developing flavour combinations. I happened upon Nelson’s Timur Gin and it was just delicious. You smell it and suddenly it’s exciting. It sets itself apart from all other gins. I knew then I wanted these guys to produce my gin.

It was blended together by Michel and Nelson's founder and master distiller Neil Harrison - who is also a former chef. At the heart of the experience is the Gin & Vodka School, where participants engage in an interactive and educational journey. Under expert guidance, guests learn about the intricacies of distilling, taste a curated selection of Nelson’s signature spirits, and even create their own bespoke gin or vodka blend using an individual mini copper still. This hands-on approach allows visitors to develop a deep appreciation for the expertise and passion that goes into crafting high-quality spirits. It was fantastic to welcome Michel to the Nelson’s Distillery and we have spent quite some time perfecting the Le Gavroche Gin, experimenting with flavour combinations and ensuring we produce the best gin we possibly could.” Today, Staffordshire-based Nelson's Gin has officially launched its latest blend; the world's first Timur Gin.It was fantastic to welcome Michel to the Nelson’s Distillery. We have spent quite some time perfecting the Le Gavroche Gin, experimenting with flavour combinations and ensuring we produce the best gin we possibly could."

The two-star Michelin chef has launched his Le Gavroche gin after teaming up with Nelson's Distillery & School. In line with this emerging trend, Nelson's Gin has made timur the showcase botanical within it's latest product, Timur Gin​, which is the first gin of its kind on the market. Nelson’s Distillery & School is an award-winning, innovative distilling academy nestled in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside in the United Kingdom. Founded by Master Distiller Neil Harrison, the establishment provides an unparalleled experience for spirit enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike, combining the art of distilling with education and hands-on involvement. Former chef Neil Harrison, the founder of Nelson's Gin, commented: "We wanted to use something that is totally different, unique and up-and-coming, and the timur pepper certainly fits the bill. It's an ingredient that most people are unfamiliar with but we hope to change that with the launch of our new product." It’s been an absolute honour to work alongside Matt, our tastes are very similar… the bigger the bolder the flavour the better. This gin is certainly that!The much-loved TV personality and renowned chef known for presenting such shows as Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, Celebration Kitchen and most famously BBC’s Saturday Kitchen has followed in the footsteps of fellow chef Michel Roux Jr to produce his very own gin with Nelson’s Distillery & School.

I was seeking a premium craft gin partner to work with on this product and, by chance, I got to sample Nelson's unique Timur Gin made from a Szechuan pepper only found in Nepal. Master distiller Neil added: "This is a landmark moment for us as a business and I’m incredibly proud to work so closely with Michel on the Le Gavroche Gin. Nelson’s Distillery and School has its headquarters in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The company produces a range of gin, vodka and rum, supplied to a number of bars and restaurants. Nelson’s also has schools up and down the country in Uttoxeter, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester.Neil, who is the owner of Nelson's, added: "This is a landmark moment for us as a business and I’m incredibly proud to work so closely with Michel on the Le Gavroche Gin. It was fantastic to welcome Michel to the Nelson’s Distillery and we have spent quite some time perfecting the Le Gavroche Gin, experimenting with flavour combinations and ensuring we produce the best gin we possibly could." The Le Gavroche Gin is a combination of 28 botanicals blended together by Michel and Nelson's founder – and former chef – Neil Harrison.