When it comes to gin, you're unlikely to come across a name as charming and quirky as Hendrick’s! The Scottish distillery has amassed a cult following around the globe with its eccentricity and whimsical branding, cucumber-and-rose signature, and its imaginatively designed “Cabinet of Curiosities” releases. Now, the distillery has announced its latest release in India - Hendrick’s Oasium, a limited-edition citrus-forward gin that promises to take drinkers to an oasis of flavor.

With its bright orange label and high 43.4% ABV, Oasium is already turning heads among Indian gin enthusiasts seeking something more than just another London Dry. But what about this new release makes it special—and is it worth putting in your cabinet? Let’s find out.

What Is Hendrick’s Oasium?

Part of Hendrick's Cabinet of Curiosities, Oasium is one in a series of experimental, limited-edition gins created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie. Each expression draws upon elements from her travels, interests, and botanical passions.

For Oasium, Gracie drew from her experiences visiting desert habitats - where she was surrounded by elements of golden sand, bright citrus fruits, tough herbs and even camels crunching cucumbers. The gin is meant to embody that strange combination of arid baked heat with lush refreshment that could be typical in a desert oasis.

Like all Hendrick's gins, Oasium is still based on the classic infusion of cucumber and rose, but it gives the experience an extra push with another level of citrus, and green herbal botanicals. A gin that is familiar - yet entirely different.

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The Flavor Profile: Citrus, Herbs, and Desert Freshness

So what does Hendrick’s Oasium actually taste like?

• Nose - A heady bouquet of juniper, rose, and zesty citrus, layered with lush green herbal aromas.
  
  
• Palate - Crisp cucumber notes intertwined with sunny citrus peel, fresh herbs, and silky green botanicals that dance across the tongue.
  
  
• Finish - Long, lingering, and refreshingly vibrant—bringing back that sensation of a desert breeze cooling your skin.
  

At 43.4% ABV, Oasium strikes a balance: strong enough to deliver depth and complexity, but smooth enough for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails.

How to Drink Hendrick’s Oasium

Like most Hendrick’s expressions, Oasium is versatile. Here’s how you might enjoy it:

• Classic G&T - Pair it with a premium Indian tonic water and garnish with a slice of cucumber and a wedge of grapefruit to highlight the citrus-herbal balance.
  
  
• Martini Twist - Use Oasium in place of London Dry for a martini that’s slightly greener, fresher, and more aromatic.
  
  
• Citrus Spritz - Mix with soda, elderflower tonic, or sparkling wine for a lighter, summer-ready serve.
  
  

Because of its citrus-forward character, Oasium works beautifully in cocktails that usually call for lemon or grapefruit zest.

Packaging & Collectability

Among Hendrick's greatest attractions, apart from the liquid, is always the presentation. Oasium comes in the brand's signature apothecary-style bottle, but this time it has a striking orange label likening to desert sunsets. 

Part of the limited-edition Cabinet of Curiosities, it will not be around forever, meaning that collectors need to pick it up - especially considering how quickly they sold out of previous editions, such as Lunar and Flora Adora.

Price & Availability in India

Hendrick’s Oasium has officially landed in major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Goa, and Gurugram.

• Bottle Size: 700ml
  
  
• Price Range: INR 4,000 – INR 5,000 (depending on state taxes and retail availability)
  
  
• ABV: 43.4%
  

Given the rising demand for premium and craft gins in India, Oasium is expected to be one of the more sought-after imports this year.

Why Oasium Matters for India’s Gin Scene

Over the last five years, gin has taken off in India, with local craft distillers and international brands leading to growth at both ends of the spectrum. What was once limited to a standard London Dry style, consumers are now looking for innovation of flavor, limited editions, and premiumization experiences.

Hendrick’s Oasium fits perfectly into this landscape. It’s:

• Premium but playful - Serious craftsmanship with an eccentric story.
  
  
• Flavorful but accessible - Citrus and herbs are familiar notes for Indian palates.
  
  
• Collectible - Ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy trying one-off global releases.
  

This launch reinforces India’s position as one of the fastest-growing premium gin markets globally.

Final Thoughts: Should You Try It?

If you are a fan of Hendrick's, Oasium is a no-brainer. It is unmistakably Hendrick's and still maintains a refreshing twist that makes it different from the core offering. For cocktail enthusiasts, the citrus-forward profile allows a plethora of ways to enjoy it in your beverage of choice. And for collectors, the limited-run designation is worth picking up before it is sold out. 

At just about ₹4,000–₹5,000, it sits comfortably in India's premium gin space, higher than local craft but still low enough to be accessible for consumers. 

In summary, Hendrick's Oasium is more than a new gin; it is a sensory experience of a desert oasis. All bottled up for you and waiting for your glass.

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