Orris Root - Me and my Botanical
Peter McKay
Me and My Botanical: Orris Root – with Peter McKay
Discover the fascinating role of orris root, one of gin’s most important yet least understood botanicals, with renowned distiller Peter McKay.
In this presentation, Peter explains how orris root acts as the “fixative” in a gin recipe, helping to bind flavours together and extend the finish of the spirit. Learn about its origins from the iris plant, the lengthy curing process required before use, and why such small quantities can have a significant impact on the final character of a gin.
Peter also discusses the practical challenges of working with orris root, how it interacts with other botanicals, and why it remains an essential ingredient in many classic and contemporary gin recipes.
Whether you’re a distiller, bartender or gin enthusiast, this session provides valuable insight into one of gin’s most influential supporting botanicals.
Presented by Peter McKay for The Gin Guild’s “Me and My Botanical” series.
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