HENDRICK'S TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

HENDRICK'S TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

HENDRICK'S TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

The Ask

The Ask

Introduce Hendrick’s Another Gin to influential bartenders at Tales of the Cocktail through product trial and trade engagement.

Introduce Hendrick’s Another Gin to influential bartenders at Tales of the Cocktail through product trial and trade engagement.

The Idea

The Idea

Turn product discovery into a story-driven journey that rewards curiosity.

Turn product discovery into a story-driven journey that rewards curiosity.

The Need

The Need

Give industry tastemakers a compelling reason to explore Another Gin while strengthening Hendrick’s trade relationships.

The Solution

The Solution

Create an immersive experience where acclaimed bar teams brought Another Gin to life through theatrical storytelling and progressive product reveals.

1.6k

1.6k

Attendees

Attendees

1.6k

Attendees

34%

34%

Foot Traffic to Attendee Conversion

Foot Traffic to Attendee Conversion

34%

Foot Traffic to Attendee Conversion

3.7k

3.7k

Samples Distributed

Samples Distributed

3.7k

Samples Distributed

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

Tales of the Cocktail brings together some of the industry’s most influential bartenders, making it a high-value but highly competitive environment for introducing a new spirit. Hendrick’s needed to make Another Gin stand out amid constant brand activity, translating attention into meaningful product trial while creating an experience distinctive enough to strengthen relationships with the trade.

Product Trial

Trade Engagement

Brand Storytelling

Guided Discovery

Surprise Moments

Community Building

The Results

The Results

The activation converted 34% of passing foot traffic into attendees, transforming convention visibility into meaningful engagement with Hendrick’s Another Gin. By making discovery part of the product trial through story rather than presentation, the experience gave industry guests a reason to engage more deeply with the new expression while reinforcing Hendrick’s connection to the trade community.

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NEW YORK | LOS ANGELES | MIAMI | PARIS

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