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Angelica, juniper, lemon and orange peel, chamomile, coriander, cumin, guinea pepper, java pepper, iris root, meadowsweet, elderflower, cucumber and Bulgarian rose petals: these are the special ingredients that go into Hendrick's Gin.
Aside from the ingredients, the bottle that houses this eccentric gin is quite original. It is inspired, in fact, by Victorian-era medicine bottles, and the date on the label, 1886, refers to the year when the William Grant distillery was founded.
But why the cucumber? Legend has it that master distiller Ms Lesley Gracie was inspired by the British custom of eating cucumber sandwiches in gardens and parks.
In 2003 the Wall Street Journal declared Hendrick's the best gin in the world!
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Elaboration of Hendrick's Gin
Hendrick's Gin
TASTING NOTES:
Created from eleven fine botanicals with infusions of rose & cucumber, Hendrick's gin has a uniquely balanced flavour resulting in a smooth and distinct gin.
PREPARATION: Hendrick's gin is hand-crafted in tiny batches of only 500 litres at a time.
INGREDIENTS: Eleven fine botanicals. Characterized by the addition of Bulgarian rose petals and cucumber.
The Producer
Hendrick's
Named after the part of Scotland in which it was built, the Girvan Distillery has been around since 1963. This Scottish whisky manufacturer is invested in both ensuring the tradition of whisky making as well as innovating ways to craft even better spirits. Owned by William Grant & Sons Ltd, the company has a small but powerful collection of single grain Scotch whiskies that are all made with extreme care and pride.
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