Hendrick's has long occupied a singular position in the gin landscape — a brand that, more than most, redefined what consumers expected from a contemporary spirit while never quite abandoning the structural discipline of a London Dry. Flora Adora is a limited-edition expression from the Hendrick's Cabinet of Curiosities range, bottled at a confident 43.4% ABV and carrying a price tag of £38.95 that places it firmly in the premium tier.
Style & Character
Classified as a London Dry, Flora Adora nevertheless carries the unmistakable Hendrick's signature — that house style which has always leaned towards the floral and the unconventional. The name alone signals intent: this is a gin that foregrounds botanical florality, inviting the drinker into a more perfumed, garden-led experience than the core Hendrick's expression. At 43.4%, it sits just above the category minimum with enough weight to carry delicate aromatics without overwhelming them.
Verdict
Where Flora Adora succeeds is in its ambition to push the Hendrick's template further into genuinely expressive territory. It is a gin that rewards patience and a considered serve. Where it falls marginally short — and the reason I settle at 7.3 out of 10 — is that the limited-edition framing invites comparison with some truly exceptional seasonal releases from other distillers, and at this price point, one expects a little more definition and complexity to justify the premium over the already accomplished core range.
Best served: In a classic G&T with Fever-Tree Light tonic and a garnish of fresh rose petals or edible flowers — something that complements rather than competes with its floral disposition.
