This exquisitely extravagant expression boasts a rich ensemble of bright flavours that seduce the senses. It seems that stone fruit flavours, rose scents and gin were a magical combination in the most opulent of establishments in Paris at the turn of the 20th Century, and eaux de vies, peach schnapps, cherry liqueurs and the like were the ‘in thing’ for those who had the means to celebrate in spectacular style. The Master Distiller, alchemist and liquid poet Lesley Gracie has deftly combined these flavours into a ravishingly fruity spirit, where pirouettes of decadent stone fruit share the stage with sweet herbs and make for an elegant sensory feast that is deliciously indulgent and yet as light as silk. This is a bright, bold gin that has a rich depth and layers of flavour and yet is still refreshing and light – it’s ideal in a Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret and Tonic. If you want to be a little more fancy, the Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret Royale is an indulgent way to toast tantalising celebrations and combines Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret, cranberry, lime and a touch of sugar syrup which is topped with Champagne or sparkling wine for added decadence.

ABV: 43.4%

Appearance: Perfectly clear.

Nose: Vivacious and bright with stone fruit. Strong notes of fresh apricot flesh and sweet, almost candied peaches. Some might find the aroma resembles peach flavored candies. A slight floral note of rosewater hovers on the edges.

Taste: Peach, sweet orange, lemon and a touch of juniper early. The mid-palate absolutely explodes with stone fruits. Honey, apricot, and a ton of fresh mirabelle plum. Toward the end, notes of rich dried cherries complement some hints of chamomile, piney juniper, and elderflowers.

Finish: Long and only mildly warm, with a hazy afterglow of elderflower, dried apricot and peppery cubeb.

About the Producer: Hendrick's Gin is a brand of gin produced by William Grant & Sons at the Girvan distillery, Scotland, and launched in 1999. The brand was created by spirits marketer Steven Grasse, while the gin itself was conceived by Lesley Gracie, a Yorkshire native, who was hired by William Grant & Sons to work in new liquid development for some of their products. A decade later she was tasked with creating a new super-premium gin. In addition to the traditional juniper infusion, Hendrick's uses Bulgarian rose and cucumber to add flavour. Hendrick's gin is bottled in a dark brown, apothecary-style bottle.