Hendricks Grand Cabaret is a bold & playful twist on Hendricks classic profile bright stone fruits, sweet herbs, signature cucumber-and-rose overtones, all balanced by a lively, fruity character. Its sweet, fragrant, and soft enough for casual sipping, but quirky and vivid enough to stand out in cocktails. If you enjoy gins that lean fruit-forward and arent shy about botanical sweetness, this is a delightful release. For purists who prefer juniper dominance, this may feel more decorative than traditional but thats part of its charm.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Released in March 2024 as a limited edition from Hendricks Cabinet of Curiosities.
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Created under the guidance of Master Distiller Lesley Gracie.
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Inspired by a historical stone-fruit based libation served with gin and scented with rose, popular in Parisian / French gatherings drawing on 17th-century recipes, social, fruity party drinks.
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ABV: 43.4%, giving enough strength to carry the botanical and fruit elements without being overly harsh.
Tasting Profile
Food & Cocktail Pairings
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Cocktails / Mixed Drinks: Excellent with light mixers such as elderflower tonic, soda water, or a crisp tonic with cucumber slice. Try simple fruit-forward cocktails (gin & lemonade, gin sour) to let the stone fruit shine. Some folks suggest avoiding overly bitter mixers like Campari with this gin.
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Fruity Desserts: Apricot tart, peach cobbler, fruit pavlova desserts that work with peach/apricot/plum will mirror its profile beautifully.
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Cheese: Soft goat cheese, ricotta with honey & stone fruit compote or a mild brie balances sweetness and freshness.
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Light Savory / Appetizer: Smoked salmon, cucumber canaps, fresh herbs (mint, basil) in light salads or fresh garden fare; the cucumber & herbal notes in the gin complement these well.
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After Dinner / Floral Pairings: Short breads, rose-scented tea, fruit/jelly/jam cookies, or even a chocolate with fruit accents the floral and fruit profile will refresh the palate.
