Many famous people, real or fictitious, resort to Hendrick's gin. Some like James Bond, the former English Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the writer Oscar Wilde. Even the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. Do you want to know why this gin is so successful? We tell you.
What makes Hendrick's Gin unique?
“No other gin tastes like Hendrick's, because no other is brewed like Hendrick's”. This is how they begin to explain what the hendrick's gin in his web page. His origin is Scottish, specifically he comes from the coastal town of Girvan, in Ayrshire. But what sets it apart from the rest? Two very special ingredients. The Scottish firm infuses the gin with the Rosa Damascena from Bulgaria and cucumbers specially selected by the best producers.
This delicious duet is complemented by a wonderful botanical signature. Composed this by flowers, roots, fruits and seeds of all the world. Thus using a multitude of ingredients such as: orange peel; chamomile; cumin; the root of Orris and Angelica; yarrow; juniper; coriander and cubabea or java pepper. The union of these components lays the foundations for the unique recipe of Hendrick's Gin.
Distilled in two stills
Furthermore, the Hendrick's gin It is distilled in two totally different types of stills. An alembic is an apparatus used for distillation. One of them is the Bennett, one copper pot dated 1860, while the other comes from 1948. Two historic antiques of which only there are a few nowadays.
The Bennet takes care of soaking the botanicals before distillation. So he gets a rich and complex liquid. On the other hand, the carter head Gently steam ingredients. Obtaining after this process a lighter and more delicate spirit. The combination of both generates a smooth gin with the required character and subtle balance of flavors.
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Hendrick's gin It has a practically artisan elaboration, led by Lesley Grace, the firm's master distiller. 22 years after its inception, Hendrick's brews only 500 liters at a time. This ensures that Lesley controls the process. Also, currently only five workers They are responsible for carrying out the preparation of this gin.
The ingredients and the elaboration process of this Geneva make it a unique drink. If the Queen of England and the James Bond character drink it, we trust that the flavor is unmatched. We definitely put it on the list of things to try. Have you already had a glass of this gin?
