Hendrick's Gin
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Hendrick's Gin is a brand of gin produced by William Grant & Sons in Girvan, Scotland. In addition to the traditional Juniper infusion, Hendrick's uses a hint of Bulgarian Rose followed by a mash of cucumber. Hendrick's Gin is bottled in a dark brown apothecary-style bottle.
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[edit] Distillation
Hendricks uses a blend of spirits produced from a Carter-Head Still, of which there are only a small number in the world, and a small pot still, originally built in 1864. Both have been restored by full time coppersmiths to a workable order after being bought at auction in the 1960's by the current chairman of William Grant, Charles Gordon. The two stills produced strikingly different styles of gin, the pot still a heavy oily strongly juniper flavoured spirit, while the spirit from the Carter Head is much subtler with light floral, sweet fragrances. It is a blend of these two spirits that produces the distinctive character that is Hendrick's.
[edit] Serving
Hendricks suggest that their gin be served with tonic over ice garnished with cucumber instead of the traditional citrus.
[edit] Awards
"Best Gin in the World, Wall Street Journal (2003)" according to contemporary bottle labels. Double Gold winner at the 2004 San Francisco International Spirits Competition of the Year.
