The Nab Lab is run by us, a local family ‘The Darlington’s’. We live in Whalley, Lancashire with all of our extended family close by in The Ribble Valley. I (Brooke) am the founder of the business but you will see my husband Rob, my parents, my fur baby Ariel and even our girls (when there isn’t gin making going on) in the Lab from time to time.
I wanted the brand to be really local, the design of the Logo incorporates the Nab, the Viaduct and the River Calder, all stand out scenery in our gorgeous village – Whalley.
This is where our Gin and our Gin School took their names, from the stunning Whalley Nab. When you visit you will see the beautiful village and Nab. The Nab is where I spend many hours walking our dog, thinking up new ideas, catching up with friends and foraging for botanicals, it was my “go to” walk whilst recovering.
The venue is nestled in the heart of the village and is a beautifully converted listed building, that is bursting with character, just like me and my gin!!
Whilst making our very first gin, at home, in our utility room, we tried and tested many botanicals to come up with our favourite London Dry Gin taste and a Pink Gin. Next we chose our favourite botanicals, guided by our friends and families feedback too, and we created the Spirit of the Nab Gin – also named after Whalley Nab.








