MICHEL ROUX GIN Amazing Chef
MICHEL ROUX GIN Amazing Chef
Michel Roux Jr.’s self-titled gin is his second collaboration with us at Nelson’s Distillery & School. A vibrant, refreshing gin with standout notes of juniper, thyme, and pink peppercorns, delicately sweetened with Madagascan vanilla.
“A gin with character and style; the floral notes from the thyme and sweetness from vanilla are perfectly balanced with the delicate touch of pine and the spice of peppercorns. Delightful in a long drink and rather special in a cocktail.” – Michel Roux Jr
Michel Roux Jr has become the latest renowned chef to put his name to a gin.
The two Michelin-star chef partnered with Neil Harrison, founder and master distiller at Nelson’s Distillery and School, to create the Le Gavroche Gin, named in homage to Roux Jr’s restaurant.
Roux Jr visited the Nelson’s headquarters in Staffordshire to help create the new spirit. It will be available to purchase from Le Gavroche on Upper Brook Street in London, where it will also be a pouring gin from September.
Designed to create the essence of Provence, France, the Le Gavroche Gin combines 28 botanicals that bring floral, herbaceous and spice notes.
It follows gin launches by fellow Michelin-starred chefs Gordon Ramsay (who has launched a range in collaboration with Eden Mill) and Marco Pierre White (who co-produced his Mr White’s gin with Cygnet Distillery master distiller Dai Wakely).
Roux Jr said: “I’m extremely honoured to have worked with Nelson’s Distillery to create an ultra-premium gin that we will be proud to serve at our restaurants.
“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.
“I was extremely impressed and the taste was wonderful so I knew immediately the distiller had a true understanding of developing flavour combinations. When I investigated further, it was no surprise to me that Neil also has a background as a chef.
“I look forward to a truly successful partnership with Nelson’s and making the gin available to our diners at Le Gavroche.”
Neil Harrison 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.
“I’ve always admired Michel and his work as a chef and I’ve been fortunate to meet him on a few occasions.
“For someone of Michel’s standing to provide such excellent feedback on our Timur Gin and then approach us to say he would like to make a gin together has been hugely rewarding.
“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 gin will also be sold through Le Gavroche and Nelson’s online shops.
Nelson’s Distillery and School produces a range of gin, vodka and rum, supplies products to selected bars and restaurants across the country and also has Gin Schools in Uttoxeter, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and Manila.
 LE GAVROCHE GIN BY MICHEL ROUX JR.Thank you to all those who have pre-ordered their bottle of Le Gavroche Gin. We are extremely excited for you to experience this sensational spirit handcrafted by Michel Roux Jr himself. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, there has been a delay with the delivery of your order. The first exclusive batch of Le Gavroche Gin is on pre-order and we had expected delivery within 10 days. However, a materials shortage as a consequence of Covid-19 has led to a delay in the delivery of the specially crafted matt black bottles which are being exclusively used for this product. Please rest assured we are working tirelessly to get this issue resolved and we hope to have your Le Gavroche Gin with you just as soon as we can. In the meantime, you can follow all the exciting news on the launch of the Nelson’s Distillery & School/Le Gavroche collaboration through both companies’ social media channels. We are also delighted to say the exclusive competition for those who have pre-ordered the Le Gavroche Gin will be continuing as planned. The first 1,000 bottles will each carry a unique number and, when all of these have been sold, we will select a random number. The person who can match that random number with the one on their bottle will receive two memorable experiences – a meal for two people at the two Michelin Star Le Gavroche restaurant in London and a shared distilling experience for two at one of Nelson’s UK Gin & Vodka Schools. Our apologies again for the delay. Kind regards, |
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Matt Tebbutt’s Guilty Pleasure Citrus Spiced Gin is an enticing and tantalising London Dry led by zesty tones of citrus with a pleasurable pepper finish. Indulge in Matt’s secret blend of botanicals including pink grapefruit, lime and Sichuan pepper which will leave your taste buds tingling for more.
50CL | 40% ABV
Regular price £36.00
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