A Refreshing Encounter Begins with a Cucumber

Kuala Lumpur, 17 June 2024 — In the peculiar world of the Hendrick’s Gin, cucumber is not merely a garnish. It is a celebrated symbol of the unusual, a curious twist that transforms the mundane into the marvellously unexpected. From 27 June to 3 July 2025, Hendrick’s Gin invites curious individuals across Malaysia to embrace their inner oddity as it brings back the Cucumber Currency Exchange – a refreshingly unconventional celebration that begins, quite literally, with a cucumber.

Bring a cucumber. Receive a Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic.

The currency? A humble cucumber. The reward? A refreshing Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic. With over 124 participating bars in Klang Valley, Penang, and Johor Bahru, guests are invited to exchange their cucumber for a perfectly crafted Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic. Simply present a cucumber of all shapes, lengths and types at any participating bar to receive a complimentary Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic in return! And if you’re caught cucumber-less? Fret not. Keep an eye out for the Hendrick’s roving team as they are popping up across Klang Valley, handing out curious cucumbers to the unprepared. Once equipped, simply head to any participating bar and trade it in for a crisp, refreshing Hendrick’s & Tonic.

Selected outlets will be transformed with full venue takeovers, offering immersive Hendrick’s experiences with exclusive giveaways. Guests who purchase a bottle of Hendrick’s at Chateau DeCanter (Damansara Utama), Healy Mac (Jalan P. Ramlee), Kuna (TREC), Over & Above KL, or Gloglo by Over & Above Penang will stand a chance to win the Hendrick’s Hotel Pack through a special lucky draw.

“Hendrick’s Gin is infused with the curious, yet marvellous, essences of rose and cucumber. The cucumber has long been at the heart of Hendrick’s Gin, which is why we’re inviting curious individuals to take part in this annual ritual. With one humble fruit, you can exchange for a Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic that is as crisp, refreshing, and delightfully smooth as the gin itself,” said Hendrick’s Gin Southeast Asia Brand Ambassador, Charmaine Thio.

Hendrick’s Gin is a brand that brings a refreshing twist to tradition, turning even the simple act of ordering a Gin & Tonic into a moment of delight and discovery. At the heart of this philosophy lies the cucumber, a fruit Hendrick’s Gin has always held in the highest regard. Through a refined distillation process, Hendrick’s is curiously infused with rose and cucumber, resulting in a gin that is both exquisitely smooth and intriguingly complex. And of course, no Hendrick’s cocktail is truly complete without a final flourish: a slice of cucumber, cut from the very fruit that gives Hendrick’s its pleasingly unusual character.

So gather your cucumbers, rally your curious companions, and prepare to step into a world where the peculiar is prized and the refreshing awaits. With just one simple exchange, you’ll unlock a moment of oddity, and a Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic quite unlike any other.

To explore the full list of participating bars and uncover all the curious details of the Cucumber Currency Exchange, kindly visit their website here.

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Appendix – Full list of participating bars for Cucumber Currency Exchange:

Klang Valley

Johor Bahru

Penang

About Hendrick’s Gin 

Hendrick’s Gin is a deliciously super premium gin, made with a number of unusual twists to deliver a most curious arrangement. Unlike ordinary gins, Hendrick’s Gin is distilled in Scotland, in small batches of only 500 litres at a time. Only Hendrick’s Gin is made with infusions of cucumber and rose petals, alongside a blend of 11 botanicals, producing a wonderfully refreshing gin with a delightfully floral aroma. Hendrick’s Gin is made in a combination of a Carter-Head and copper pot still, creating a divinely smooth gin with both character and balance of subtle flavours.

About William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons, Ltd. are an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the luxury spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts, and the world’s third largest blended Scotch, Grant’s®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as the delicious super premium Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry®, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® and Drambuie®, Reyka® Vodka and Milagro® Tequila.

You may also find the press kit & translated release below:

• [CHI] Hendrick’s Refreshing Encounters 2025