Orris

Iris germanica

Powdered violet earthiness; the quiet binder of flavour.

“The botanical that holds the room together.”

Botanical Type

Herbal

Origin

Mediterranean and Europe

Flavour Notes

Powdery floral root, dry earth, violet nuance, aromatic cohesion

Role in Gin

Acts as a fixative, helping bind aromas together and create a more composed finish.

About Orris

Orris root is one of gin’s quiet architectural botanicals. Its flavour can be subtle, but its structural value is immense: it helps knit together more volatile aromas and gives a spirit a sense of cohesion. Often carrying a powdery, rooty, faintly violet character, it contributes poise and continuity more than overt flavour.