DISTILLING AT HENDRICK’S
Hendrick's Gin tastes like no other gin because no other gin is made quite like it. Every drop of this precious spirit comes from it's beloved distillery on the south Ayrshire coast in Girvan, Scotland.
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An absurdly Inefficient Process
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THE BENNETT
In this incredibly rare antique, a symphony of 11 botanicals are steeped in its base overnight. This steeping process allows for the perfect level of botanical oil extraction, producing a rich, deeply complex spirit. Think of it as a marvellous botanical teapot.
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THE CARTER-HEAD
The incredibly rare Carter-head still steams the same dried botanicals in a basket above its lofty neck to create a light and fragrant spirit. This results in a lighter, more delicate spirit. We like to think of it as a sort of wonderous botanical steam bath.
Marriage of Two Stills
The results of these two distillations are then married together in a secret ratio to create a spirit that is delicate, yet full of depth. But even after all of that it is not quite yet Hendrick’s. The coup de grâce is the addition of Bulgarian rose and cucumis sativus, commonly known as cucumber.
BOTANICAL GUIDE
Hendrick's wondrous botanical signature consists of flowers, roots, fruits and seeds from the world over. They function to complement and set the stage for our delicious duet of infusion: rose petal and cucumber.
Orange peel
Elderflower
Juniper
Angelica root
Caraway seeds
Chamomile
Orris root
Lemon peel
Coriander seeds
Cubeb berries
Ms Gracie, The Spirit Genius
Master Distiller, Ms Lesley Gracie, is the genius behind the wonderous and exquisit Hendrick's Gin. Lesley was handed the pieces of the puzzle, an audacious idea, two vintage stills and two magical ingredients, rose and cucumber - it was up to Ms Gracie’s curious mind as to how to piece the puzzle together. Each batch is crafted just 500 lovely litres at a time. It is how Hendrick's Gin started in 1999 and how it will remain and allows Lesley, greater control of her careful artistry. There are now 8 hands toiling together in the gin palace under the direct supervision of our Master Distiller Lesley Gracie. Under her watchful eye, she and the team of ensure the perfection of every drop of Hendrick's Gin.
