Scotland's William Grant & Sons debuted Hendrick's Gin in 1999. Renowned for its iconic cucumber and rose components, the spirit was one of the first to truly dominate the modern gin scene.
The gin isn't bold and brash so look elsewhere for the punch of juniper. The goal of the gin seems to have been met which was a British garden tea party.
This gin has a fierce following, in part because of its quirky brand personality (see the Monty Python-esque website) and aggressive marketing among bartenders. But it lives up to the hype.
The website for Hendricks Gin makes the claim that their product is much-loved by a handful of persons worldwide. I guess that I would fall outside of that privileged circle. The Gin is exactly what its website says it is, it is unusual, and peculiar.
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House Review
Nose:
Strong citrus, a cucumber and herbal note, sweet apple and pear.
Taste:
Moderate palate, heavy juniper and what presents as coriander, maybe a touch of anise before more cucumber settles in.
Finish:
Long, sweet, finish that leans heavy on white pepper, orange peel, cucumber, a hint of sage and coriander, maybe a touch of lavender.
Overall:
A floral and cucumber-y gin, Hendrick’s is a profile some may dislike but many more will love. It’s a mainstay for a reason and has a profile few can recreate.
Score:
88
By T8ke
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