Orris root is a core gin botanical used in craft and home distilling, characterised by parma violets, earth, cold stewed tea, bitter. It plays fixative; binds volatile compounds; adds perfumed floral elegance. Most distilling recipes use 0.3 g/L of neutral as a sweet-spot starting dose; full dosing range and pairings below.
X/100 of juniper. Very potent. Better for lighter/floral styles.
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