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Guide to gin botanicals
Botanicals are what give gin its flavour and aroma. But what are they, and how do they do it? Here's a quick and handy guide to help you understand the key gin botanicals, from juniper and beyond.
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The basics of botanicals
For more information on gin production read our How is gin made? guide.
The humble juniper berry.
Juniper berries
Juniper-forward gins
Citrus is a gin fundamental. Lemon and orange peel are the most common.
Coriander seed
Lemon peel
Orange peel
Citrus-forward gins to try
Liquorice roots alongside pure blocks and candy.
Angelica root
Orris root
Liquorice root
Gins for a sweet tooth
Green cardamom pods are very common in gin.
Cassia bark
Cardamom
Cubeb Berries
Aromatic and spicy gins
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