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Hendrick’s has been releasing their Cabinet of Curiosities special editions for some time now. Some have been exceptional and others have been quite disappointing. The GIN is IN has endeavored to cover them all. Here is our list (as of 2024) ranking all the releases in the Hendrick’s product line (including the original) from worst to best! #6 Hendrick’s Flora Adora Hendrick’s, known for pioneering the Gin renaissance, has expanded its product line with the “Cabinet of Curiosities” collection, introducing Flora Adora in 2023, a limited edition gin inspired by garden aromas, featuring botanic ..read more

It may seem nearly impossible to keep up with— these days it seems like every celebrity has a spirits brand. The Celebrity Gin space has been particularly active, especially in the early 2020’s. Ryan Reynold’s Aviation Gin is the best selling in the list, and the highest valued, being acquired by Diageo in 2020 for over $600 million USD, there are several other gins from some equally as famous people that are less well known. Some quick highlights— rock bands, especially metal bands appear more times than you would expect. It’s not just veteran rock acts like KISS and Ozzy Osbourne have gotten ..read more

It’s been long predicted that gin’s meteoric rise over the past fifteen years would one day be followed by some sort of decline. Some in the industry have taken to calling this moment “peak gin” and many believe that in some parts of the world— especially the UK— we’re already past that point. Though some remain bullish and project 11% annual growth in the UK market in the next five years, others see the pattern that perhaps is best illustrated by Google Trends— that interest in gin in the UK has trailed off precipitously from it’s late ’10s peak. Revenue has trailed off more modestly, but it ..read more

If you’re a fan of cocktails, you’ve likely noticed. RTD’s are here to stay. They’ve been common in European markets for some time; however stateside, we had been left behind. Perhaps accelerated by the Covid Pandemic of ’20-’21— or perhaps it was inevitable— the 2020’s have seen an explosion of creativity in the space. Canned cocktails (or RTDs, “ready to drinks” as the industry calls them) are everywhere and there is a bevy of great offerings for fans of gin. Here are some of the best we’ve tried so far. Best bar strength gin RTD Many canned cocktails attempt to approach the development of R ..read more

This AI Gin Review is entirely constructed by prompts put into an AI content creation tool. It is intended for entertainment purposes only. Our real review of Hendrick’s Gin is over here. Tasting notes Hendrick’s Gin has a distinctive flavor profile that features subtle notes of juniper, citrus, and floral. It is also known for its lightly sweet flavor, which makes for a refreshing and enjoyable drinking experience. Additionally, Hendrick’s Gin has an exceptionally smooth finish and pairs well with a variety of mixers. Cocktails and suggested serves Hendrick’s Gin is a versatile spirit that p ..read more

Tauting the Health Benefits of a spirit is a popular topic. You don’t have to look far to find numerous, lightly sourced pieces claiming that there are definitive health benefits to yours (and mine) favorite drinks. Most of these articles make a simple mistake— that certain organic plant materials “carry over” in the distillation process. This is the same error committed when people think that because the a spirit is distilled from wheat, that there must be gluten the gin (there isn’t). Certain organic molecules are not capable of being volatilized. That is, they cannot be heated, evaporate in ..read more

Steinhäger is a protected Geographical Indication under European Union law. That means that spirits which bear the name must be follow a specific set of rules and be produced in the designated area. To maintain the designation, a technical file must be maintained that specifically calls out what makes that spirit distinct and different. What is Steinhäger? Firstly, while it is similar to gin— it is technically speaking its own thing. Legally it is classified as a Juniper-flavored spirit drink. This is especially confusing as the category’s most prominent brand, Schlichte, has put the words ..read more

The authoritative source for spirit type definitions is the Beverage Alcohol Manual, often abbreviated as BAM. This guide should not be construed as legal advice. Please consult the manual for the most recent information if you’re making a gin. The definition of gin is “[a spirit] with a main characteristic flavor derived from juniper berries produced by distillation or mixing of spirits with juniper berries and other aromatics or extracts derived from these materials and bottled at not less than 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof).” (4-5) Note that the BAM does not cite any specific species of j ..read more