A ngelica archangelica might just be the most beautiful Latin name for a plant ever, don’t you agree? Its sweetly scented roots are a favourite among gin makers, because they make for a perfect team with juniper berries during [...]

The Netherlands, homeland of Sir Edmond Gin, has a special connection with orange(s). Not only is it the national colour and the last name of the royal family, spelled Oranje, the small monarchy was also instrumental in spreading the juicy fruit across [...]

Few spices adapt as easily to a main dish, dessert or drink as cardamom. Ginger might be sharper, vanilla and cinnamon sweeter, but this Indian delicacy is hard to intimidate. It knows its strengths and lets the taste speak for itself. No wonder [...]

Juniper is at the heart of Sir Edmond Gin, and of gin and its Dutch predecessor jenever in general. It’s harvested, I kid you not, by beating the juniper tree with a stick. How an insignificant looking berry became the rebellious seducer it is [...]

Coming from the island of Réunion, the Vanilla capital of the world, I take my botanicals very seriously. They are presents of Mother Nature, aren’t they? Six of them give my gin its unique, delicate taste: juniper, angelica root, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and, last [...]

Have you ever tried a ginger shot? I have and I can assure you: it’s not for the faint-hearted. A small cup is enough to make your mouth explode. Ginger isn’t just any spice, you see. It’s a peculiarly shaped miracle of Mother Nature and [...]

An Asian mystery unraveled Coming from the island of Réunion, the Vanilla capital of the world, I take my botanicals very seriously. They are presents of Mother Nature, aren’t they? Six of them give my gin its unique, delicate taste: Juniper, Vanilla (obviously), Angelica Root, Cardamom, Ginger and Cinnamon.  [...]