Description
Hendrick’s Gin has long been celebrated for its peculiarly delightful character, a spirit that stands apart through both its whimsical charm and its exceptional craftsmanship. Born in Scotland, this gin takes the traditional juniper foundation. It infuses it with an eccentric flourish of rose and cucumber, creating a profile that is as refreshing as it is intriguing. Distilled in small batches with uncommon attention to detail, Hendrick’s is a gin designed to surprise, enchant, and elevate any occasion.
Product Details:
- Type: London Dry Style Gin (Scottish)
- ABV: 41.4%
- Base Spirit: Grain
- Botanicals: Juniper, coriander, cubeb berries, angelica root, orris root, caraway, chamomile, elderflower, lemon peel, orange peel, yarrow root, plus signature infusions of rose and cucumber
- Stills: Combination of Pot Still (rich, robust spirit) and Carter-Head Still (light, delicate spirit)
Sensory :
On the nose, Hendrick’s opens with a bright and floral bouquet, led by rose petals and fresh cucumber, softened by herbal juniper and delicate citrus notes. The palate delivers layers of complexity, juniper and coriander provide classic structure, while mid-palate bursts of orange and lime add a candied citrus lift. Soft chamomile and elderflower weave through for a lightly sweet herbal elegance, finishing with a crisp, refreshing balance of cucumber coolness and a lingering floral spice. Its dual-still method creates a gin that is simultaneously light, refined, and intricately complex.
Awards & Accolades:
- Judges Selection – 2024 Alberta Beverage Awards
- Double Gold – 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards
- Silver – 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Gold – 2023 TAG Global Spirits Awards
- Silver – 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Best Cost Performance – 2023 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
- Silver – 2023 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
- Gold – 2022 The Juniper NZ Gin Awards
- Gold – 2022 TAG Global Spirits Awards
- Silver – 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Distiller’s Background:
Hendrick’s Gin is crafted at the Girvan Distillery in Ayrshire, Scotland, under the watchful care of Master Distiller Lesley Gracie. Renowned for her innovative approach, Gracie combined the richness of a traditional pot still with the delicacy of a Carter-Head still to create two distinct spirits, later married together with Hendrick’s signature infusions of rose and cucumber. This “absurdly inefficient” method results in a gin that defies convention, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved premium gins worldwide.
Serving Suggestions:
Hendrick’s Gin is the centerpiece of imaginative cocktails and a trusted choice for the iconic Gin & Tonic, best served with a slice of cucumber to accentuate its fresh, floral signature. It shines equally in a classic Martini, a Southside, or more adventurous botanical-driven cocktails. Served over ice with tonic and a cucumber garnish, Hendrick’s transforms a simple drink into an extraordinary experience.
Hendrick’s Gin is more than a spirit; it’s a celebration of eccentricity, craft, and flavor. Light yet complex, floral yet structured, it remains one of the most distinctive and enchanting gins available, inspiring curiosity with every sip.
