"When it comes to game-changers in the beverage industry, few names carry as much weight as Lesley Gracie. The mastermind behind Hendrick's Gin: the spirit that single-handedly sparked a global "ginnaissance": has just added another impressive title to her resume: Doctor of Letters. The University of Hull recently conferred an honoris causa upon the Hendrick's Master Distiller, recognizing her extraordinary career, industry-leading innovation, and that beautifully curious mind that turned roses and cucumbers into liquid gold. And honestly? It's about time."
"A Hometown Hero Returns Here's what makes this honor extra special: Lesley Gracie is a Hull native through and through. Born and raised in the English city, she studied chemistry at Hull Technical College part-time while working for a local pharmaceutical company. Talk about humble beginnings. Her first professional gig? Playing with botanical flavors to mask the taste of medicines. Little did anyone know that those early experiments would lay the groundwork for one of the most influential gin recipes in modern history."
Lesley Gracie received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Hull recognizing her career, innovation, and inventive approach to gin. Gracie is a Hull native who studied chemistry part-time at Hull Technical College while working in a local pharmaceutical company. Early work involved experimenting with botanical flavors to mask medicine tastes and laid groundwork for future gin recipes. In 1999 at William Grant & Sons' Girvan Distillery Charlie Gordon asked her to create an unconventional gin, resulting in Hendrick's Gin with distinctive botanicals and rose and cucumber notes. The honorary degree was presented during the graduation ceremony; she attended with her husband and two dogs.
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