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*Botanical amounts for charging a still with 1 litre of 40%abv spirit

The Essentials Quantity

Juniper Berries Tastes of Gin 25-35g

Coriander Seed Lemon and subtle spice 2-5g

Orris Root Fixative-used to hold flavour within the ¼ teaspoon

spirit. Light slightly perfumed parma violet.

Angelica Root Fixative-used to hold flavour within the 1g

spirit. Deep, earthy, musky.

Citrus Quantity

Lemon Peel Concentrated flavour so don’t need to use 4 to 10 pieces

(Dried) much

Orange Peel Concentrated flavour so don’t need to use 4 to 10 pieces

(Dried) much

Lime Peel Citrus 2-4cm

Grapefruit Peel Citrus 2-4cm

Lemon Peel Citrus 2-4cm

(Fresh)

Orange Peel Citrus 2-4cm

(Fresh)

Sweet Quantity

Liquorice Subtle sweetness 2 to 4 pieces

Honey Adds a lovely mouth finish (TIP: add directly ¼ to ½ teaspoon

into the still)

Vanilla Strong flavour, go easy! Tiny piece 3 or 4

mm
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Herbal Quantity

Rosemary Savoury and strong 0.5-1g

(fresh)

Sage Savoury and strong 0.5-1g

Lemon Balm Lemon and herbal 1-2g

Lovage Seeds Strong bold thyme flavour with a hint of 0.5-1g

spice

Mint Fresh and strong in flavour A tiny pinch! Max

0.5g

Thyme Delicate background herb 0.5-1g

Hops Dry 2-6 pieces

Bay Leaf Subtle savoury ¼ to ½ leaf

Tarragon Slight aniseed Max 0.5g

Lemon Verbena Lemon with herbal notes Up to half a

teaspoon

Floral Quantity

Rose Petals Epitomises floral 0.1-3g

Chamomile Subtle floral and dusty ¼ to ½ teaspoon

Flowers

Lavender Fragrant but powerful 0.1-0.2g

Flowers

Elderflower Floral but quite powerful so go easy ¼ to ½ teaspoon

Marigold Floral and mild in flavour 1-2 flowers

Flowers

Heather Floral and mild in flavour ¼ to ½ teaspoon

Flowers
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Spicy Quantity

Cinnamon Subtle sweetness 0.2-0.4g

Cardamom Strong in flavour 0.1-0.2g

Nutmeg Warming and spicy with subtle sweetness 0.2-0.4g

Mace Milder version of nutmeg 0.2-0.8g

Ginger Warming 0.2-0.4g

Black Hotter than cubeb 1-2 peppercorns

Peppercorn

Pink Mild pepper spice 1-3 peppercorns

Peppercorn

Cubeb Mild pepper spice, similar to allspice 1-4 pieces

Cumin Strong fragrant spice 0.1-0.2g

Fruity Quantity

Mulberries Sweet and tart 1-4 berries

Blackberries Rich and a little sharp 3-8 berries

Raspberries Sweet and sharp 2-4 berries

Apple Sweet and more subtle A small slice

Currants Sweet 2-6 currants

Mango Sweet and tropical 2-4cm

Nutty Quantity

Chestnut Dry and nutty 1 nut

Walnut Savoury, smooth, and buttery 1 nut

Hazelnut Stands up well to other strong flavours 1 nut

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Almonds Sweet and nutty Up to ½ teaspoon