Add spices and
orris root, shake well, and leave for a week, stirring occasionally.
Both prefer damp soil, unlike the
orris root species, which prefer fairly dry, well drained positions.
43% ABV; distilled from almonds, lemon peel, licorice, juniper berries,
orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia bark.
Today, you can buy capsules of
Orris root powder, simplifying the process for those of us who need quicker access to results.
Alongside juniper, Hepple Gin also contains douglas fir and bog myrtle grown on Sir Walter's Northumberland estate, as well as lovage, blackcurrant leaf, blackcurrants, Amalfi lemon, coriander and fennel seeds,
orris root, liquorice, and angelica.
Because of its botanicals--which can range from citrus and coriander to
orris root and cardamom--gin works well in cocktails that contain herbs and other aromatic ingredients.
Other botanicals that may be used include anise, angelica root and seed,
orris root, licorice root, cinnamon, coriander, and cassia bark.
Kenneth Cole's new men's cologne, Signature, is described as the scent of "accomplishment." The "fresh, spicy, woody" fragrance is coupled with a "rich metropolitan sophistication unfolding revealing contrasts and extreme sensuality." The cologne infuses grapefruit, violet,
orris root, water lily, cardamom, pimento berries, deep marine notes, warm woods and espresso beans.
The gins on offer are: Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin - PS19.99 (70cl) which Aldi describes as "a delicious gin mixed from eight botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica,
orris root, Sicilian lemon, Seville orange, cassia bark and star anise) following a traditional Victorian recipe."
Fresh spices and the woody aroma of
orris root are combined for an adventurous yet lavish scent with top notes of tonka bean and Jamaican coffee.
The gin's angelica root and angelica seed have dry and earthy characteristics; coriander seeds add spicy citrus notes; liquorice lends a bittersweet, woody quality; almonds leave a trail of marzipan and soft spice;
orris root adds flavours not unlike Parma violets, while the dried peels of lemons and Seville oranges sharpen the combination and heighten the effect of the carefully-balanced medley.