gin botanicals

Gin botanicals are the natural ingredients used to flavor gin, typically including juniper berries as the primary flavor. Other common botanicals are herbs, spices, fruits, and flowers, like coriander, citrus peel, angelica root, and orris root. These ingredients are infused or steeped during distillation to create complex, aromatic profiles. The choice and combination of botanicals vary by producer, resulting in a wide range of flavors—fresh, spicy, citrusy, or floral. Botanicals are essential for defining a gin’s character and uniqueness, making each brand or style distinct through their specific botanical recipe.