Orris Root

Gin Botanicals 10g

Orris root (root of the Iris) contributes a distinct violet and earthy aroma and improves the mouthfeel of gin.

Orris Root botanicals are used in gin to provide an earthy backbone which balances against the juniper and spice flavours while also having a fixative effect. 

2-3g of Orris Root is used in our botanical mix recipes.

Option 1

Macerate (crush & soak) in 40% neutral spirit for 24-48 hours. Remove botanicals by sieve or cloth filter. Leave for a further 24hrs and adjust with more botanicals to suit your taste.

Option 2
Run the botanicals through a 2nd pot distillation, collecting in small jars and then blending afterwards to taste.

*You must run a 1st distillation (without the botanicals) to ensure a nice clean product. After 1st distillation, water back down to 40% ABV and run a 2nd time with your botanicals.

Preferred method is the vapour path with a Botanical basket using a pot still (If using a Reflux column remove packing) and run taking cuts in jars until the flavour of the botanicals diminishes or Alcohol is reading 30% ABV.

Blend jars to suit your desired taste.