“A Most Peculiar Gin” from Scotland Sets Sights on British Columbia
Charlotte Voisey, Brand Ambassador, Hosts Local Events
Charge your glasses and prepare to greet Charlotte Voisey, Hendrick’s Gin Brand Ambassador and Company Mixologist with William Grant & Sons, who will be touring in BC during November. Charlotte will be visiting both Vancouver and Victoria to take part in several enticing events, aiming to increase appreciation and understanding of Hendrick’s Gin, often cited as “A Most Peculiar Gin” due to its unique and distinctive taste.
Originating from Ayrshire, Scotland, Hendrick’s Gin is a delicious blend of ingredients, distilled to perfection in one of the world’s four last remaining Carter-Head Stills. Complimented by essence of Bulgarian Rose and cucumber, Hendrick’s Gin is meticulously prepared in small batches to ensure supreme quality.
Gin is hardly the first libation that comes to mind when Scotland is mentioned, but Charlotte Voisey and the team at William Grant & Sons are embarking on a tour to change that. Recognized earlier this year by the James Beard Foundation, Charlotte is a much-admired persona behind modern mixology. Boasting a silver medal from the World Female Bartender Championships, Charlotte’s unique cocktails can be found on menus around the world, including The Dorchester in London and Gramercy Park Hotel in New York.
“The unusual distillation process combined with an oddly delicious combination of flavours, yields a one-of-a-kind gin that makes an great base ingredient for an impressively diverse range of cocktails,” explained Charlotte. “From the familiar (Hendrick’s Tonic – Hendrick’s Gin, tonic and cucumber garnish) to the remarkable (Hendrick’s Bouquet – Hendrick’s Gin, Rose Juice, Lychee juice, fresh lemon and a rose syrup float), the results are a magnificent treat for the eyes as well as the senses.”
Charlotte Voisey will be guest of honour at the Opus Vancouver Hotel’s seven-year anniversary celebrations, held on November 10th, 2009. With the theme “Seven Deadly Sins”, Charlotte will be concocting inspired cocktails alongside Opus Bar Manager, Sherry Diggle. For tickets, contact Jessica Dunn at jdunn@opushotel.com or 604.694.2137.
Prior to this, see Charlotte Voisey at the Art of the Cocktail event held at the Victoria Arts Connection on November 7-8th, a two day festival celebrating the art, craft and tradition of the cocktail. For ticket, visit www.artofthecocktail.ca
For more information on Hendrick’s Gin, events in both Vancouver and Victoria, or to arrange an interview with charismatic Charlotte Voisey, contact Annabel Hawksworth or Tiffany Soper at Hawksworth Communications Tel: 604.609.6678 Email: info@hawksworth.ca
About Hendrick’s Gin
Produced in small batches in Ayrshire, Scotland, where the unusual distillation process combines notes of cucumber and rose, Hendrick’s Gin is regarded as one of the most influential spirits brands introduced in the last ten years by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. No other gin tastes like it, because no other gin is made like it.
Recently winning gold at the LA Wine and Spirits Competition, Hendrick’s Gin is distilled by William Grant & Sons, the much awarded family-owned distiller and home to some of the world’s leading brands, including: Sailor Jerry Rum; Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky; Grant’s Whisky; Milagro Tequila; Raynal French Brandy; the world’s favourite single malt, Glenfiddich; and the handcrafted range of The Balvenie single malts. For more on Hendrick’s Gin, please visit www.hendricksgin.com
