Gin Hendrick's

Hendrick's Gin originates in Scotland, in the Ayrshire region, steeped in centuries-old expertise in the art of distillation. Its history, the anecdotes surrounding its genesis, and, above all, its unparalleled flavour and aromatic characteristics have made it a global gin icon, earning the accolade of the world's best Gin by the Wall Street Journal.

Although Hendrick's Gin has only been in production since 1999, its story dates back to 1966 when Charles Gordon, the owner of William Grant & Sons, acquired two antique stills: the Carter-Head, crafted in 1948, and the Bennet Still, designed in 1860 by English master coppersmiths. After years of experimentation with these two antique stills, Lesley Gracie, the master distiller at Girvan Distillery (a woman), perfected the ideal recipe.

Produced at Girvan Distillery, Hendrick's Gin is a fusion of the two distillates flowing from the antique stills, following a distillation process lasting at least 12 hours. The botanicals either macerate in the spirit for 24 hours or are boiled, while others are steamed and infused. The recipe incorporates 11 botanicals: yarrow, coriander, juniper, chamomile, cumin seeds, cubeb berries, elderflower, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, and iris root. Additionally, Bulgarian rose petals and German cucumbers are added just before bottling. The result is an intense and refreshing gin with significant character and personality, best enjoyed with tonic water and a slice of cucumber.