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...
Christmas seems to be approaching faster than ever this year. It probably doesn’t seem long since you took down your tree, and now the supermarkets are full of decorations, selection boxes and Christmas puddings. While getting a gift is good and giving a gift is even better, it can sometimes be hard to think of the perfect present for Christmas morning. When it comes to finding perfect gifts for the gin connoisseurs and cocktail enthusiasts in your life, a little help can go a long way. To assist you in this noble task, we've put together a Christmas Gift Guide for gin lovers with suitable options for various occasions – whether it's a Secret Santa at the office, a gift for...
Hidden Curiosities is back with a delightful surprise for all gin enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce that Hidden Curiosities Gin Batch No. 8 is now ready and available for you to savour. Each batch we craft is a labour of love, and this one is no exception. With a focus on brighter notes of Japanese citrus and pink peppercorn, along with an extra infusion of juniper, our latest distillation promises to be our best yet. To add depth and character to the flavour profile, we've incorporated more Tahitian vanilla and green cardamom into the mix. With a slight tweak in our distilling method, creator Jenny thinks this batch is something truly special. Brighter and Livelier Jenny has dedicated herself...
After keeping it under our hats for some time, we have some news to share - our Aranami Navy Strength Gin has been awarded three stars out of three at the Great Taste Awards! This high accolade is hugely appreciated, and we’re delighted that the gin has been recognised by the panel. The judges test an astonishing 14,000 products during the judging, with less than 2% gaining the coveted three-star rating. We’re pleased to say that they thought our Aranami Strength Gin was worthy of inclusion in this category. Having passed through a series of blind tastings, the judges gave our gin the highest possible rating, saying some wonderful things about our gin: "This is a delightfully aromatic, complex and...
This month, we have been all smiles at Hidden Curiosities towers. Why? Because it’s our sixth birthday, that’s why! That’s six happy years of selecting botanicals, distilling, mixing and sipping craft gin. We’ve been bowled over by the glowing response over the years, and even picked up some awards along the way. To the gin-drinkers of the UK and beyond, we tip our hat to you! To help us celebrate this auspicious occasion, we’ve compiled some fantastic cocktail recipes that simply scream “celebration” at us, and work wonders with the natural flavours of both Hidden Curiosities Original and Hidden Curiosities Aranami Strength. Open your drinks cabinet, dig out the cocktail shaker and read on… The Bee’s Knees This sweet-but-refreshing...
