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

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The two-star Michelin chef has launched his Le Gavroche gin after teaming up with Nelson's Distillery & School. Roux said of the collaboration: “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. It was blended together by Michel and Nelson's founder and master distiller Neil Harrison - who is also a former chef. 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. Le Gavroche Gin, which was created with a combination of 28 botanicals, is a tribute to Roux’s two Michelin star French restaurant of the same name.

In 2021 Michel Roux Jr. partnered with Staffordshire distiller, Nelson’s Distillery & School to create the pouring gin for his famous fine dining restaurant - Le Gavroche, based on Upper Brook Street, Mayfair, London.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. Two Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr has teamed up with craft distillery Nelson’s Distillery and School to create a gin inspired by his French restaurant Le Gavroche.

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. I’ve always admired Michel and his work as a chef and I've been fortunate to meet him on a few occasions.

I’ve always admired Michel and his work as a chef and I’ve been fortunate to meet him on a few occasions. 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." 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.

The distillery itself is a state-of-the-art facility that produces a range of artisanal gins and vodkas, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and a dedication to quality. Visitors to Nelson’s Distillery & School are given the opportunity to tour the production facilities, learning about the rich history of gin and vodka, as well as the methods, botanicals, and techniques used to create these distinct and flavourful spirits. The new gin will also be sold through Le Gavroche and Nelson's online shops. Read More Related ArticlesIt 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.”