Hendrick's Orbium Quininated Gin

Hendrick's Orbium Quininated Gin: A Complex and Intriguing Scottish Gin

Hendrick's Orbium Quininated Gin is a distinctive variation of the original Hendrick's Gin, created to offer a more complex and intriguingly bitter expression of the brand's signature style. Distilled in Girvan, Scotland, Orbium retains Hendrick's characteristic infusion of rose and cucumber while introducing additional botanicals including quinine, wormwood and blue lotus blossom. The result is an aromatic gin with greater depth, a sophisticated bitter edge and a long, evolving finish.

On the nose, Orbium opens with familiar juniper and the fresh, green character of cucumber, followed by delicate floral notes from rose and blue lotus blossom. The palate is smooth and layered, with bright citrus and herbal botanicals giving way to the distinctive bitterness of quinine and wormwood. Subtle floral and earthy nuances develop as the gin opens, leading to a long, dry and gently bitter finish.

Hendrick's Orbium is built on the same unusual botanical foundation that defines the original Hendrick's, including juniper, coriander, elderflower, chamomile, orange and lemon peel, angelica, cubeb, caraway, yarrow and orris. Rose and cucumber remain central to its identity, while quinine and wormwood bring a more pronounced bitter character and blue lotus blossom contributes additional floral complexity. Hendrick's combines distillates from the rare Bennett and Carter-Head stills to create its distinctive smooth spirit.

The addition of quinine, wormwood and blue lotus creates a markedly different profile from a conventional London Dry Gin. Quinine provides a refined bitter quality, while wormwood adds herbal depth and blue lotus brings delicate floral notes. Together with Hendrick's rose and cucumber character, these botanicals create a gin that is aromatic, layered and unusually complex.

For the best experience, serve Hendrick's Orbium over plenty of ice with premium tonic water. A grapefruit twist or slice of fresh cucumber can complement its citrus, botanical and refreshing qualities. Its pronounced bitter character also makes it an interesting choice for classic gin cocktails, particularly drinks that benefit from herbal and bitter complexity.

Hendrick's Orbium pairs beautifully with seafood, oysters, sushi, smoked salmon and delicate shellfish. Its bitter citrus and herbal character also complements fresh salads, grilled fish, Mediterranean dishes and foods featuring fresh herbs. For cocktail-led occasions, its quinine and wormwood notes can work particularly well alongside citrus, tonic and lightly bitter ingredients.

Whether enjoyed with tonic during an evening in Jumeirah, served as a refined cocktail in Dubai Marina or shared during a gathering in Downtown Dubai, Hendrick's Orbium Quininated Gin brings an intriguing Scottish character to the glass. It is equally suited to entertaining in Palm Jumeirah, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, offering a sophisticated and distinctive gin for cocktail evenings, celebrations and relaxed gatherings.