by Tim Forbes | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog, Gin Botanicals
Name: Grains Of Paradise Species: Aframomum melegueta, a member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Geography: Originally native to West Africa, where it is cultivated in many countries along the coast of the continent, particularly Ghana and Liberia. Also an...
by Tim Forbes | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog, Gin Botanicals
Name: Orris Root Species: Orris root (rhizoma iridis) is the root of two different Iris flowers, Iris germanica and Iris pallida, which are plants in the Iridaceae family known for their beautiful flowers. Geography: Although both species are widely distributed, Iris...
by Tim Forbes | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog, Gin Botanicals
Name: Cassia / Cinnamon Species: Cassia is the name used mainly for the spice derived from Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon) although, confusingly, Cassia is sold as generic cinnamon in the USA but differentiated from other cinnamon barks in Europe. Other common...
by Tim Forbes | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Gin Botanicals
Name: Star Anise Species: Illicium verum Geography: Illicium verum is originally native to Vietnam and China, but is now also cultivated in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India and the Philippines. Characteristics: Illicium verum is an evergreen tree of the Schisandraceae...
by Tim Forbes | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Gin Botanicals
Name: Nutmeg Species: Myristica fragrans Geography: Nutmeg is native to the Moluccas, the Spice Islands of Indonesia – where its value led to atrocities and war between English and Dutch traders – but is also cultivated in China, Malaysia, India, Sri...
by Tim Forbes | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog, Gin Botanicals
Name: Liquorice Root Species: Glycyrrhiza glabra Geography: Liquorice root is native to Southern Europe and India, though Italy is now the only serious European producer, with larger cultivation spread throughout North Africa and Asia. Characteristics: Glycyrrhiza...
