Hendrick's Lunar Gin (75cl, 43.4%)

Hendrick's Lunar is a Scottish gin and the second release in the Cabinet of Curiosities, an experimental series from Master Distiller Lesley Gracie. It was made at the Hendrick's Gin Palace in South Ayrshire as a nocturnal counterpart to the series' first gin, the Midsummer Solstice. It keeps the house foundation of Bulgarian Rosa Damascena rose and cucumber, then adds night-blooming flowers and warm spices, including lavender, hibiscus, lemongrass, rosewater, baking spice, black pepper and juniper. It is bottled at 43.4% ABV, a little higher than the original Hendrick's. The nose is floral, with lavender, hibiscus, jasmine and honeysuckle over citrus oils and a little pepper. The palate is softly peppery, with rosewater, lemongrass and cardamom, and a crisp burst of citrus.