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Hendrick’s Gin

February 18, 2025

Gin Spirits
2 min reading time

TL;DR: A delightfully unusual gin infused with cucumber and rose, delivering a crisp, floral, and refreshing twist on the classic London Dry style.

Hendrick’s Gin isn’t your average gin—it’s a whimsical blend of tradition and eccentricity. Distilled in small batches in Scotland, this beloved spirit is infused with the curious combination of rose and cucumber, adding a refreshing, floral elegance to its classic juniper-forward base. The result? A smooth, well-balanced gin with delicate botanicals, citrus brightness, and a crisp, clean finish. Whether enjoyed in a G&T with a slice of cucumber or shaken into a creative cocktail, Hendrick’s brings an unmistakable charm to every sip. It’s refined yet playful, making it a favorite for gin lovers who appreciate a little unconventional brilliance.

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Flavor Camp Taste Profile

Overall Review

  • Overall Assessment: 90/100
  • Distinctiveness: 9.5/10
  • Bottle Appeal: 9/10
  • Value for Price: 8.5/10
  • Crushable / Daily Drinker
  • Cocktail Worthy
  • Special Occasion Sipper
  • Weird & Wonderful
  • Skip It

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Clear, Clean
  • Aroma: Lightly aromatic, floral and sweet on the nose. Cucumber, a slight salinity and very faint hint of juniper.
  • Taste & Mouthfeel: The palate is much more flavorsome. The green notes come through alongside the rose which balance each other nicely. There's a nice viscosity on the palate.
  • Finish: The finish is pleasant and slightly sweet.
  • Distinctiveness: Very distinctive and iconic! The cucumber rose combo started here.
  • Overall Drinkability & Balance: The gin is clean and versatile - anything cocktail with citrus would be fantastic, however, stirred down, spirit forward cocktails might be a bit more complicated due to the botanical set.

Product Details

  • Distiller: Hendrick's Gin Distillery
  • Type: Gin
  • Origin: Girvan in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • ABV: 44.0%
  • Botanicals: Cucumber & rose, juniper, coriander, orange, lemon, angelic, orris root, cubeb berries, caraway seeds, chamomile, elderflower, and yarrow berries
  • Price: $55-60 CAD (2025)
Comments / Notes:

Three things to remember about this gin:

Infused with Cucumber and Rose – Unlike most gins, Hendrick’s uses cucumber and rose petals post-distillation for a uniquely fresh and floral character.

Dual Distillation Method – The gin is crafted using two different types of stills (a Carter-Head and a Bennett still), blending the best of both to create its smooth and complex profile.

Born in Scotland – Despite its botanical-forward nature, Hendrick’s is distilled in Girvan, Scotland, at a distillery best known for producing whisky.

Food Pairing Recommendations: Sushi

Cocktail Recommendation: Hugo Spritz or Buck Buck Mule.
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