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Gin market grew 41% since 2018.
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Over 400 new gin brands since 2016.
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Consumers face many choices in gin options.
Hendrick’s Gin faced a challenging market with numerous new entrants and substantial growth dynamics. From 2016, gin saw a massive 41% growth, attracting 402 new brands. Despite the growth, the market presented challenges as consumers had a wealth of choices and some bars offered more than ten gin options. Hendrick's needed to establish itself as a unique entity in a crowded market. By balancing uniqueness with accessibility, the brand could distinguish itself from competitors. Hendrick's quirky and unique approach to marketing, embodied by its 'not for everyone' tagline, made it alluring to a particular consumer mindset.