Hendrick's Gin Grand Cabaret 750ML

Hendrick's Gin Grand Cabaret 750ML is a limited-edition Scottish gin at 43.4% ABV that layers bold stone fruit character over the classic Hendrick's botanical base. Released as part of the Cabinet of Curiosities series, it earned Silver medals at both the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards and the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — recognition that backs up its ambitious departure from traditional gin profiles.

Quick Facts: ABV: 43.4% (86.8 proof)  |  Origin: Girvan, Scotland  |  Limited Edition  |  Distillery: Hendrick's Distillery

Production & Heritage

Hendrick's Distillery in Girvan produces Grand Cabaret using its distinctive dual-distillation method: spirit from a rare 1948 Carter-Head still, which uses vapor infusion, is married with spirit from an 1860 Bennett copper pot still, which relies on a steep-and-boil technique. The base spirit draws from eleven botanicals — juniper, chamomile, elderflower, lemon peel, orange peel, caraway, coriander, cubeb berries, angelica root, yarrow root, and orris root — finished with the house signatures of cucumber essence and rose petal essence. Grand Cabaret marks the first time master distiller Lesley Gracie introduced stone fruit botanicals into a Hendrick's expression, drawing inspiration from historic fruit eaux-de-vie enjoyed in 17th-century Paris.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh apricot flesh and candied peach arrive first, followed by sweet orange blossom and a gentle wave of lilac and lavender. Underneath, piney juniper and a wisp of chamomile keep the floral-fruit parade tethered to a recognizable gin framework.

Taste: The entry is bright with peach, sweet orange, and lemon, giving way to a mid-palate that floods with stone fruit — ripe mirabelle plum, apricot, and honey. Rich dried cherry emerges alongside elderflower and a gentle peppery warmth from the cubeb berries, while soft juniper holds structure beneath the fruit.

Finish: Long and only mildly warm, with a hazy afterglow of elderflower, dried apricot, and lingering cubeb pepper. The sweetness recedes gradually, leaving a clean, lightly floral close.

How to Drink Grand Cabaret

Neat or over a single large ice cube is the most revealing serve — the stone fruit aromatics open up dramatically with a few minutes of rest. A simple splash of chilled tonic with a fresh apricot wedge makes for an outstanding long drink.

• French 75: The apricot and peach notes add a lush dimension when shaken with lemon juice and topped with dry sparkling wine.
• Gin Sour: The natural stone fruit sweetness harmonizes with fresh citrus and egg white, reducing the need for heavy simple syrup.
• Bramble: Grand Cabaret's cherry and berry undertones complement the crème de mûre drizzle, creating a seamless fruit-forward interpretation of the classic.

Best For

• Gifting a Hendrick's collector who tracks the Cabinet of Curiosities releases
• Summer gin-and-tonic sessions where a fruit-forward profile stands out
• Blind-tasting nights exploring the boundary between gin and fruit eau-de-vie
• Stocking a home bar with a limited-edition conversation piece

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grand Cabaret taste like? Grand Cabaret leads with vivid stone fruit — apricot, peach, and cherry — layered over a juniper-and-elderflower backbone. It drinks sweeter and more fruit-forward than standard Hendrick's while retaining enough botanical structure to remain distinctly gin.

How does Grand Cabaret compare to Hendrick's Flora Adora? Both belong to the Cabinet of Curiosities limited-edition series, but Flora Adora emphasizes garden florals and green herbaceous notes, while Grand Cabaret pivots sharply toward stone fruit sweetness and dried cherry richness. Grand Cabaret reads as the bolder, more dessert-leaning of the two expressions.

Is Grand Cabaret good for sipping neat? Yes — at 43.4% ABV it carries enough weight to drink neat without harshness, and the complex stone fruit layers reward slow, undiluted sipping. A single ice cube or a few drops of water can further amplify the aromatic display.

Where is Grand Cabaret made? Grand Cabaret is distilled at the Hendrick's Distillery in Girvan, on Scotland's Ayrshire coast, using the same paired Carter-Head and Bennett pot stills that produce every Hendrick's expression.

What foods pair well with Grand Cabaret? Fresh stone fruit tarts or apricot galettes echo the gin's core flavors. Soft, creamy cheeses like brie or burrata provide textural contrast. Smoked duck or prosciutto plays well against the dried cherry notes. Light floral desserts such as lavender shortbread complement the elderflower finish. Grilled peaches with honey and thyme create a direct seasonal bridge.

What sizes does Grand Cabaret come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this limited edition.

Is Grand Cabaret worth the price? Grand Cabaret positions in the premium tier, slightly above the core Hendrick's range, which is consistent with other Cabinet of Curiosities releases. Its dual Silver medals and genuinely novel stone fruit profile justify the incremental premium for drinkers seeking something outside conventional gin territory.

Why Grand Cabaret?

Grand Cabaret represents the first time master distiller Lesley Gracie wove stone fruit botanicals into the Hendrick's blueprint — a significant creative departure validated by dual Silver medals at two of the industry's most respected competitions. The dual-still distillation method, unchanged since the distillery began blending output from a 19th-century pot still and a mid-century Carter-Head still, gives it a textural complexity that single-method gins struggle to replicate. Where many flavored gins lean on infusion alone, Grand Cabaret builds its fruit character on top of a fully realized eleven-botanical base, ensuring the gin never loses its structural identity. For anyone who wants to explore how far gin can travel from the juniper center while remaining credibly gin, this bottling makes a compelling case.