Bulgarian rose and cucumber essences are added after distillation — a step that technically disqualifies it from the London Dry designation but gives Hendrick's its unmistakable character

The dual-cask maturation in both ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry casks is the defining production choice here

and a distinct Earl Grey tea quality

Booth's delivers a similar juniper-forward profile but at roughly 10 proof points higher than standard Gordon's

This results in a more complex

Cavino Deus Mavrodafne of Patras armagnac Bulgarian rose and cucumber essencesCavino Deus Mavrodafne of Patras is a fortified sweet wine from the Patras PDO region of Greece, produced in the traditional 750ml format. A Gold Medal winner at the Berlin Wine Trophy and rated 90 100 by Wine & Spirits Magazine, this expression stands out among fortified dessert wines for its use of solera method aging a technique far more common in Sherry production than among Port style wines. Quick Facts: Style: Fortified Sweet Wine Origin: