Fans of floral gins will delight in another well-balanced, floral offering from William Grant & Sons. Deeply floral with aromatic notes on the nose, and just a hint of citrus, the flavour carries through with this. If you’re not into floral gins, this one is not for you. If there’s one thing you can count on a Hendrick’s Gin working well in, it is this. Inspired by a moonlit evening tending botanicals in the hothouse, Hendricks master distiller Lesley Gracie has made Lunar Gin, a warming, spicy expression. I might steer clear of the savory Gibson or Dirty Martini here.īut Lunar Gin is at its best in a Gin and Tonic. The Martini, especially with a lemon twist really elevates the subtle citrus character in the gin. The floral notes lend way to the spicy, juniper heart in a Negroni. Look for inviting aromas and flavours of juniper, citrus, cucumber, and white flower. Even with the floral notes, bartenders can use it in nearly any gin cocktail with good results. A small-batch, limited edition gin created for the gin enthusiast. CocktailsĪs with many of Hendrick’s Gin offerings, Lunar Gin is an amiable mixer. While not dominant, it’s never out of sight. The juniper is present on the nose and palate. The spice is surprisingly present throughout and it lends balance. ago I am working my way through the Hendricks releases for reviews and decided to start with Neptunia first since its my most recent purchase. Lunar Gin finishes in the radiant glow of honeysuckle flowers, musky rose, and a touch of their signature fresh cucumber.ĭespite the preponderance of floral notes one can pick out while sipping, it is not a one flavor gin. It settles into a surprisingly spice-led heart of juniper, black peppercorns, Pink Lady Apple and roses. Palate: Lunar Gin is predominantly floral. Honeysuckle and dusty violet sit atop piney juniper with coriander and indistinct spice. Nose: Moderate intensity with a floral lean. Instead, the limited edition release follows suit of their 2019 Midsommer Solstice Gin in evoking a moment, rather than a specific ingredient.

Other plants (sometimes botanicals) like honeysuckle and jasmine tend to become more fragrant as the day passes to night.Īs to specifically which flowers? Launched in the UK in 2020, Hendrick’s Lunar is rather shy about its botanical bill. Hendricks Lunar is Distinctly Floral with a Delicate Spicy Finish conceived under the influence of the celestial light of the moon.

Silene vulgaris blooms at night and its moth-attracting blossoms are described as “spicy” and “clove” like. Hendricks Neptunia Gin is the latest from its Cabinet of Curiosities collection, following on from last years Lunar Gin release. She elaborated on the aroma of the end product, “there is the rich aroma of night scented flowers.” 01 March 2022 A new gin has arrived and we were lucky enough to be among the first in the world to taste test it. Lesley gracies cabinet of curiosities is a delightfully smooth and alluring gin. Hendrick’s Master Distiller, Leslie Gracie was inspired by Ayrshire coast of Scotland and her botanical garden at night when she designed the recipe for Hendrick’s Lunar. Hendricks lunar the second limited edition release from master distiller ms.

Hendricks lunar review