Award-winning Staffordshire gin distillery and experience business up for sale after going into administration
A popular distillery famed for its award-winning gins and popular distillery experiences has gone into administration and is now up for sale.
Nelson’s Distillery & School Ltd in Grindley, between Stafford and Uttoxeter, has gone up for sale, having experienced operational disruption following the death of founder Neil Harrison in March.
Established in 2016, Nelson’s quickly rose to prominence with its flagship London Dry No.7 gin and the distinctive Signature Blend Rum, winning multiple international accolades and building a reputation for excellence in both production and customer experience.
The business includes a fully-equipped distillery and a 14-station Gin School, as well as a strong digital presence, brand recognition, and proven retail appeal.
Nelson’s has also produced private-label spirits for high-profile chefs and restaurants, including collaborations with Michel Roux and La Gavroche.
Nelson’s has also consistently featured in TripAdvisor’s global top 10 per cent of attractions for seven consecutive years and holds more than 15 international awards.
A formal review in May led to the appointment of Martin Williamson, a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner of ipd as administrator on July 9.
Mr Williamson said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-loved, award-winning British spirits brand with growth potential.
“Despite recent setbacks, the core offer remains strong due to its production infrastructure and unique gin recipes to its customer base and tourism accolades.”
The business also owns a number of UK trademarks and recipes for its bestselling gins and rums, which will transfer to the purchaser.
The administrator is seeking to conclude a sale of the business and assets by July 31 and said that all expressions of interest and indicative offers must be submitted by 5pm on Monday, July 21.
Interested parties should contact the administrator’s office directly for a sales pack and to arrange due diligence access.
To contact Martin Williamson, email mw@ipd-uk.com, call 01782 594344 or send a letter to ipd, Daisy Bank House, 17–19 Leek Road, Cheadle, ST10 1JE.
