Hendrick's Orbium Gin
Hendrick’s Orbium is a striking, more bitter & floral take on Hendrick’s classic profile. It leans into herbal complexity and bitterness via wormwood and quinine, while still carrying the soft rose & cucumber notes you expect from Hendrick’s. Best appreciated by gin drinkers who enjoy bold botanical interplay and don’t mind a touch of medicinal or bitter edge. It’s not a gin that masks; it reveals.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Released as a limited edition under Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities.
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Created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, who took the base Hendrick’s recipe (which features botanicals like cucumber, rose, juniper, etc.) and added three post-distillation extracts: Quinine, Wormwood, and Blue Lotus Blossom.
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ABV is 43.4%, giving it decent strength—enough to carry bitterness and botanical complexity without being overly harsh.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nose / Aroma | Floral first: lotus blossom, rose petals; soft cucumber and the familiar light botanical mix from Hendrick’s; a hint of citrus zest; subtle herbal / chamomile edges. |
| Palate / Taste | Begins sweet / floral with citrus and cucumber, but bitterness builds: wormwood emerges mid-palate giving that green herbal bitterness; quinine adds bitterness especially on the finish; underlying juniper less dominant but present; floral and herbal notes balance the bitterness. |
| Finish | Lingering bitter-herbal finish, quinine bitterness, a drying herbal dryness, some floral aftertones, a clean herbal bite. |
Food & Cocktail Pairings
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Cocktails:
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Gin & Tonic (especially with a tonic that doesn’t mask bitterness)—use citrus peel (e.g. grapefruit or orange) to lift the bitterness.
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Martini or Martinez styles: the quinine & wormwood give it a vermouth-like edge; works well in more botanical or bitter metro cocktails.
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Negroni-type variation: replacing or augmenting gin with Orbium gives an extra bitter kick.
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Food Pairings:
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Savory / Appetizer: Bitter greens (endive, radicchio) with citrus vinaigrette; smoked fish like salmon or trout; oysters—briny, herbal contrast will work nicely.
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Cheese: Firm goat cheese or slightly aged cheeses; possibly mild blue cheese to stand up to bitterness but not overwhelm.
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Herbal & Floral Dishes: Dishes with mint, basil, or herbs; perhaps a salad with edible flowers or a light herb-cream sauce.
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Citrus & Fruit: Grapefruit segments, lemon or orange zest; fruit desserts where citrus bitterness cuts through — think lemon tart or grapefruit-infused treats.
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Dark Chocolates / Bittersweet Flavours: Dark chocolate (70-80%) to echo the bitter notes; or chocolate with a twist of orange or herbal spice.
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Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Hendrick’s Orbium Gin |
| Producer / Series | Hendrick’s, Cabinet of Curiosities Limited Release |
| Added Extracts | Quinine, Wormwood, Blue Lotus Blossom (beyond base Hendrick’s botanicals) |
| ABV | 43.4% |
| Style / Character | Floral, bitter, herbal; more medicinal / vermouth-like bitterness than standard Hendrick’s; less about juniper punch, more about botanical interplay. |
| Ideal Audience | Gin drinkers who like bitter / herbal profiles; those who enjoy botanicals and unusual twists; good for cocktails that embrace bitterness. |
Original: $48.00
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$16.80Hendrick's Orbium Gin
Hendrick’s Orbium is a striking, more bitter & floral take on Hendrick’s classic profile. It leans into herbal complexity and bitterness via wormwood and quinine, while still carrying the soft rose & cucumber notes you expect from Hendrick’s. Best appreciated by gin drinkers who enjoy bold botanical interplay and don’t mind a touch of medicinal or bitter edge. It’s not a gin that masks; it reveals.
Origins & Craftsmanship
-
Released as a limited edition under Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities.
-
Created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, who took the base Hendrick’s recipe (which features botanicals like cucumber, rose, juniper, etc.) and added three post-distillation extracts: Quinine, Wormwood, and Blue Lotus Blossom.
-
ABV is 43.4%, giving it decent strength—enough to carry bitterness and botanical complexity without being overly harsh.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nose / Aroma | Floral first: lotus blossom, rose petals; soft cucumber and the familiar light botanical mix from Hendrick’s; a hint of citrus zest; subtle herbal / chamomile edges. |
| Palate / Taste | Begins sweet / floral with citrus and cucumber, but bitterness builds: wormwood emerges mid-palate giving that green herbal bitterness; quinine adds bitterness especially on the finish; underlying juniper less dominant but present; floral and herbal notes balance the bitterness. |
| Finish | Lingering bitter-herbal finish, quinine bitterness, a drying herbal dryness, some floral aftertones, a clean herbal bite. |
Food & Cocktail Pairings
-
Cocktails:
-
Gin & Tonic (especially with a tonic that doesn’t mask bitterness)—use citrus peel (e.g. grapefruit or orange) to lift the bitterness.
-
Martini or Martinez styles: the quinine & wormwood give it a vermouth-like edge; works well in more botanical or bitter metro cocktails.
-
Negroni-type variation: replacing or augmenting gin with Orbium gives an extra bitter kick.
-
-
Food Pairings:
-
Savory / Appetizer: Bitter greens (endive, radicchio) with citrus vinaigrette; smoked fish like salmon or trout; oysters—briny, herbal contrast will work nicely.
-
Cheese: Firm goat cheese or slightly aged cheeses; possibly mild blue cheese to stand up to bitterness but not overwhelm.
-
Herbal & Floral Dishes: Dishes with mint, basil, or herbs; perhaps a salad with edible flowers or a light herb-cream sauce.
-
Citrus & Fruit: Grapefruit segments, lemon or orange zest; fruit desserts where citrus bitterness cuts through — think lemon tart or grapefruit-infused treats.
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Dark Chocolates / Bittersweet Flavours: Dark chocolate (70-80%) to echo the bitter notes; or chocolate with a twist of orange or herbal spice.
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Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Hendrick’s Orbium Gin |
| Producer / Series | Hendrick’s, Cabinet of Curiosities Limited Release |
| Added Extracts | Quinine, Wormwood, Blue Lotus Blossom (beyond base Hendrick’s botanicals) |
| ABV | 43.4% |
| Style / Character | Floral, bitter, herbal; more medicinal / vermouth-like bitterness than standard Hendrick’s; less about juniper punch, more about botanical interplay. |
| Ideal Audience | Gin drinkers who like bitter / herbal profiles; those who enjoy botanicals and unusual twists; good for cocktails that embrace bitterness. |
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Description
Hendrick’s Orbium is a striking, more bitter & floral take on Hendrick’s classic profile. It leans into herbal complexity and bitterness via wormwood and quinine, while still carrying the soft rose & cucumber notes you expect from Hendrick’s. Best appreciated by gin drinkers who enjoy bold botanical interplay and don’t mind a touch of medicinal or bitter edge. It’s not a gin that masks; it reveals.
Origins & Craftsmanship
-
Released as a limited edition under Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities.
-
Created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, who took the base Hendrick’s recipe (which features botanicals like cucumber, rose, juniper, etc.) and added three post-distillation extracts: Quinine, Wormwood, and Blue Lotus Blossom.
-
ABV is 43.4%, giving it decent strength—enough to carry bitterness and botanical complexity without being overly harsh.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nose / Aroma | Floral first: lotus blossom, rose petals; soft cucumber and the familiar light botanical mix from Hendrick’s; a hint of citrus zest; subtle herbal / chamomile edges. |
| Palate / Taste | Begins sweet / floral with citrus and cucumber, but bitterness builds: wormwood emerges mid-palate giving that green herbal bitterness; quinine adds bitterness especially on the finish; underlying juniper less dominant but present; floral and herbal notes balance the bitterness. |
| Finish | Lingering bitter-herbal finish, quinine bitterness, a drying herbal dryness, some floral aftertones, a clean herbal bite. |
Food & Cocktail Pairings
-
Cocktails:
-
Gin & Tonic (especially with a tonic that doesn’t mask bitterness)—use citrus peel (e.g. grapefruit or orange) to lift the bitterness.
-
Martini or Martinez styles: the quinine & wormwood give it a vermouth-like edge; works well in more botanical or bitter metro cocktails.
-
Negroni-type variation: replacing or augmenting gin with Orbium gives an extra bitter kick.
-
-
Food Pairings:
-
Savory / Appetizer: Bitter greens (endive, radicchio) with citrus vinaigrette; smoked fish like salmon or trout; oysters—briny, herbal contrast will work nicely.
-
Cheese: Firm goat cheese or slightly aged cheeses; possibly mild blue cheese to stand up to bitterness but not overwhelm.
-
Herbal & Floral Dishes: Dishes with mint, basil, or herbs; perhaps a salad with edible flowers or a light herb-cream sauce.
-
Citrus & Fruit: Grapefruit segments, lemon or orange zest; fruit desserts where citrus bitterness cuts through — think lemon tart or grapefruit-infused treats.
-
Dark Chocolates / Bittersweet Flavours: Dark chocolate (70-80%) to echo the bitter notes; or chocolate with a twist of orange or herbal spice.
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Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Hendrick’s Orbium Gin |
| Producer / Series | Hendrick’s, Cabinet of Curiosities Limited Release |
| Added Extracts | Quinine, Wormwood, Blue Lotus Blossom (beyond base Hendrick’s botanicals) |
| ABV | 43.4% |
| Style / Character | Floral, bitter, herbal; more medicinal / vermouth-like bitterness than standard Hendrick’s; less about juniper punch, more about botanical interplay. |
| Ideal Audience | Gin drinkers who like bitter / herbal profiles; those who enjoy botanicals and unusual twists; good for cocktails that embrace bitterness. |
