A zesty fruit, a medicinal powerhouse, a cultural touchstone and a powerful botanical in our gin; we dive into why yuzu is such an enduring ingredient. What is it? Hidden within the misty groves of Japan’s Shikoku Island, for centuries this ancient fruit has symbolized vitality, resilience, and renewal. Known as the "golden gem" of Japanese winters, yuzu's invigorating aroma and vibrant zest have graced baths, teas and feasts alike. Yuzu, or Citrus junos is a citrus fruit originating in East Asia, where it has been cultivated for at least a thousand years. With a distinctive bumpy appearance and deeply aromatic flavour (somewhere between a grapefruit and a mandarin), people there find countless uses for it, from sauces and marinades...
We're thrilled to say that our popular gin truffles are back for Christmas and available for pre-order now! This collaboration with artisan Sussex chocolatiers Noble & Stace has resulted in an exclusive new batch of Hidden Curiosities Gin chocolate truffles. Just like our gin, these exquisite dark chocolate truffles are meticulously hand-crafted and hand decorated, making each one a masterpiece. These chocolates are multi-faceted, not just in their unique shape, but in taste too - rich dark chocolate ganache bristling with Hidden Curiosities aromatic gin, delicately flavoured with green cardamom and pink grapefruit. This luxurious ganache is encased in a copper-sprayed dark chocolate outer shell, which is then hand decorated with elements of black, white and purple. These chocolates make a fabulous Christmas...
On March 8th, we celebrate International Women's Day, a day honouring the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women worldwide. For us, this day holds special significance for two reasons - not only did we launch our beloved Aranami Strength gin five years ago on this day, but Hidden Curiosities itself is a female-led company. Allow us to introduce you to the driving force behind Hidden Curiosities - Jennifer Lane. As the creator, director, and owner, Jenny's passion and dedication have been the guiding light behind everything we do. From meticulously researching and sampling gins to create something unique of her own, to the daily running of the company, Hidden Curiosities is a labour of love that is fuelled by...
Greetings Gin Enthusiasts! We're bursting with excitement here at Hidden Curiosities headquarters, and for good reason! After much anticipation and hard work, we are thrilled to announce that Hidden Curiosities and Aranami Strength Gins are now proudly stocked at Harrods in London, both in-store and online. This achievement marks a significant milestone for us, and we couldn't be more honoured to join Harrods' exclusive selection of craft gins in their iconic and world-famous Knightsbridge store. Do you know what's even more thrilling? Our gins have been selected as two of only twelve craft gins featured at Harrods, making them truly stand out amongst the finest spirits available. Our founder and creator, Jennifer Lane, shares our sentiment...
At Hidden Curiosities, our passion for flavour extends beyond our exceptional gin; we love exploring every carefully-chosen botanical, unravelling the secrets of each one. One that holds a special place in our hearts, (and our gin) is the distinctive cool and aromatic green cardamom. As a key architect of the intricate flavour profile of Hidden Curiosities Gin, cardamom imparts a herbaceous, citrusy embrace quite unlike anything else. It's this love for cardamom that led us to embark on a different kind of adventure - baking! This cold January weather calls for comfort food, more particularly, some warm baked goods. Hidden Curiosities gin creator Jenny, fuelled by a profound appreciation for cardamom, decided to explore its aromatic potential beyond the distillery. She took...
