Since the inception of Hendrick’s Gin 20 years ago, the unusual spirit has been a leader in the gin market. Hendrick’s is well known for its elaborate Victorian-inspired branding and unique rose and cucumber flavor however, until recently, it was lacking a home worthy of its uncompromising commitment to quality and distinctive brand. Michael Laird Architects and the Design Team were commissioned by William Grant and Sons to design a purpose-built distillery. The principle function of the building was to serve as the new iconic home for their eccentric Hendrick’s Gin.

Architecturally the project is a significant departure from anything the distillers have previously undertaken and was designed in conjunction with their brand team to ensure the building epitomizes the quirky branding of the gin. Located on the south-west coast of Scotland, the new distillery is located just a stone’s throw away from the original and doubles the production capacity, whilst also being designed to allow for future expansion. The distillery is formed of four key elements: a Victorian-inspired walled garden which encloses three glasshouses, a central accommodation spine (which houses a bar, lab space and lecture theatre), three individual stillhouses and an external service yard with support facilities for the distillation process.