Hendrick's has always made gin differently. Rather than using a single still, Master Distiller Lesley Gracie distills two completely separate gins — one in a small Bennett pot still from 1860, which produces a rich and intricate spirit, and one in a Carter-Head still from 1948, one of only a handful in existence, which extracts only the lightest, sweetest, and most floral compounds from the botanicals. The two spirits are then married together and infused with fresh cucumber and rose petal essences — the signature Hendrick's flavor profile that no other gin replicates. Flora Adora takes that foundation and amplifies the floral dimension considerably.
Released as part of Hendrick's Cabinet of Curiosities — the distillery's limited edition series of unusual and unexpected expressions — Flora Adora is inspired by the Scottish wildflowers that bees and butterflies favor: the blooming, fragrant flora of the Hendrick's Gin Palace gardens in Girvan. Built on the standard 11-botanical base, it adds a bouquet of fresh floral infusions including rose petals, hibiscus, and lavender, producing a gin that is more vibrantly floral than the original while retaining the characteristic cucumber freshness and dry juniper backbone. Bottled at 43.4% — slightly higher than standard Hendrick's — for a more assertive, fully realized expression of the botanicals.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Hendrick's Gin Palace, Girvan, Scotland |
| Master Distiller |
Lesley Gracie |
| Type |
Gin with Natural Flavors — Limited Release, Cabinet of Curiosities |
| Distillation |
Bennett pot still (1860) and Carter-Head still (1948), married together |
| Botanicals |
11-botanical base plus floral infusions of rose petals, hibiscus and lavender, with cucumber and rose petal essences |
| Inspiration |
Scottish wildflowers favored by pollinators — bees and butterflies of the Gin Palace gardens |
| Proof |
86.8 Proof |
| ABV |
43.4% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant and blooming — fresh rose petals, lavender, chamomile, and elderflower with the signature Hendrick's cucumber freshness underneath and hints of citrus zest
Palate: Smooth and well-balanced — floral center stage with chamomile, rose, and sweet petals interwoven with Hendrick's characteristic cucumber and light citrus, all anchored by a classic juniper and coriander backbone that keeps it firmly in gin territory
Finish: Medium-long and pleasantly warming — clean and refreshingly dry with the floral notes lingering delicately after the crisp exit
FAQ
What is the Cabinet of Curiosities?
The Cabinet of Curiosities is Hendrick's limited release program — a series of unusual, experimental, and small-batch expressions created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie that explore botanical combinations beyond the standard Hendrick's recipe. Past releases have included Lunar, Neptunia, Midsummer Solstice, and Amazonia. Flora Adora is the floral expression — each release in the series is produced in limited quantities and does not reappear once it's gone.
How is Flora Adora different from regular Hendrick's?
Regular Hendrick's is built around cucumber and rose with a classic 11-botanical gin foundation — balanced, dry, and distinctive. Flora Adora takes that same base and significantly amplifies the floral dimension, adding rose petals, hibiscus, and lavender to create a more blooming, garden-like profile. It's also bottled at 43.4% vs the standard 41.4% — slightly more assertive and expressive on the palate.
Where can I buy Hendrick's Flora Adora online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts — fast, insured shipping nationwide.
