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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice root ads a perceived sweetness to the gin – not the anise taste you’d expect

Licorice Root
“Quiet sweetness, deeper structure.”

Botanical Type

Herbal

Origin

Europe and Asia

Flavour Notes

Sweet root warmth, anise-like depth, lingering body, rounded finish

Role in Gin

Adds body, gentle sweetness, and helps lengthen the finish.

About Licorice Root

Licorice root is often used in gin for structure as much as flavour. It can bring a faint natural sweetness, warmth, and a fuller mid-palate, helping support sharper botanicals such as citrus or spice. Rather than turning a gin sugary, it usually contributes balance and persistence, making the spirit feel more complete.

Used in the Terane Range

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