Hendricks Gin Flora Dora 750ML

Hendrick's Gin Flora Dora 750ML is a floral-forward Scottish gin bottled at 43.4% ABV (86.8 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie at the Hendrick's Gin Palace in Girvan, Scotland, this limited-release expression layers rose petals, hibiscus, and lavender over the brand's signature 11-botanical base — a formula directly inspired by Gracie's observation of pollinators in her garden.

Quick Facts: ABV: 43.4%  |  Origin: Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland  |  Style: Floral Gin  |  Distillery: William Grant & Sons

Production & Heritage

Hendrick's Gin is produced by William Grant & Sons at their distillery in Girvan, Ayrshire, on Scotland's southwest coast. Flora Dora begins with the house's established 11-botanical recipe, then introduces a floral overlay of rose petals, hibiscus, and lavender — botanicals Lesley Gracie chose specifically because they attract butterflies and bees. Rather than selecting flowers for culinary tradition, Gracie watched pollinators at work in the gardens surrounding the Gin Palace and built the botanical bill around what drew them in. The result is a gin that leans heavily into perfumed, garden-fresh territory while retaining the cucumber-and-rose DNA that defines the core Hendrick's character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose is intensely floral, opening with jasmine-like headiness reminiscent of honeysuckle and tuberose. Orange peel, lavender, and rose crowd the glass, backed by honeyed vanilla and a restrained whisper of juniper beneath the bouquet.

Taste: The entry is sweet and perfumed, with sliced orange and red berry fruitiness arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate, chamomile and coriander emerge alongside cracked black pepper, while lavender, rose, and violet hold the foreground. A soapy floral quality — characteristic of gin built around genuine flower extracts — threads through the body, grounded by a subtle grassy cucumber note and soft juniper backbone.

Finish: The finish is medium in length, carrying lingering lavender and sweet cucumber as the perfumed intensity gradually fades. A faint peppery warmth and dried floral bitterness close out the sip.

How to Drink Flora Dora

A small pour neat or over a single large ice cube reveals the full aromatic complexity, though the 43.4% ABV keeps it approachable without water. This gin's floral intensity makes it a natural cocktail ingredient in drinks that can match its perfumed character.

• Floradora: The namesake classic — gin, raspberry syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale — mirrors the berry and floral notes already present in the spirit.
• Gin & Tonic: A dry Indian tonic with a cucumber ribbon lets the lavender and rose shine without competition from overly sweet mixers.
• French 75: The champagne and lemon juice in a French 75 frame the floral aromatics in effervescence, amplifying the orange peel and violet notes.

Best For

• Gifting a gin enthusiast who already owns the core Hendrick's range
• Hosting a spring or summer garden party where floral cocktails anchor the drinks menu
• Building a Hendrick's limited-edition collection alongside other Cabinet of Curiosities releases
• Exploring intensely botanical gins beyond traditional juniper-heavy London Dry styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Flora Dora taste like? Flora Dora delivers an intensely perfumed, floral profile dominated by lavender, rose, and violet, with supporting notes of orange peel, red berries, and fresh cucumber. It is sweeter and more flower-forward than the standard Hendrick's expression.

How does Flora Dora compare to Orkney Gin Johnsmas? Both gins lean into wild floral botanicals — reviewers have noted similarities in their heather and wild rose character. Flora Dora tends to be more perfumed and lavender-driven, while Johnsmas, produced in Orkney, draws from Northern Scottish wildflowers for a slightly more herbal, windswept profile.

Is Flora Dora good for cocktails? Flora Dora works well in cocktails that complement floral intensity, particularly the Floradora, Gin & Tonic with dry tonic, and French 75. Its perfumed sweetness can dominate more spirit-forward drinks, so pairing it with citrus or effervescence helps balance the botanicals.

Where is Flora Dora made? Flora Dora is distilled at the Hendrick's Gin Palace in Girvan, Ayrshire, on Scotland's southwest coast. It is produced by William Grant & Sons under the direction of Master Distiller Lesley Gracie.

What foods pair well with Flora Dora? Soft goat cheese with honey highlights the gin's floral sweetness. Smoked salmon canapés contrast the perfumed aromatics with savory richness. Lemon tarts and lavender shortbread echo the botanical profile directly. Seared scallops with citrus butter bridge the orange peel and cucumber notes in the spirit.

What sizes does Flora Dora come in? Flora Dora is primarily available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Flora Dora worth the price? Flora Dora positions as a premium limited-edition expression within the Hendrick's range, sitting above the core gin in both price and botanical complexity. Its value depends on how much a drinker enjoys intensely floral gins — those who find standard Hendrick's too subtle on the rose and cucumber will appreciate the amplified approach here.

Why Flora Dora?

Flora Dora stands apart in the Hendrick's lineup because of Lesley Gracie's unconventional botanical selection method — choosing flowers based on pollinator attraction rather than established gin-making convention. That approach yields a spirit with an aromatic intensity that reads more like a perfumer's creation than a standard gin. The layering of rose, hibiscus, and lavender over the familiar 11-botanical base gives experienced Hendrick's drinkers something genuinely different without abandoning the house style entirely. For anyone building a collection of floral gins or seeking a botanical profile that pushes well beyond juniper, Flora Dora delivers a focused, garden-driven expression that occupies its own space in the category.