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Peppers.
Five peppers make Madlord gin: two Piper and three rebels.
Each pepper is distilled separately, then blended.
Profiles taken from the Ginsiders masterclass. Reference photos, to be replaced with the shoot.
I
Madagascar
Piper borbonense · voatsiperifery
- Origin
- Rainforests of south-east Madagascar; wild vines, harvested by hand.
- Hallmark
- Floral, soft citrus, fresh woodiness; a remarkably pure aroma.
- In Madlord gin
- A clean aromatic lift and a fresh finish.
II
Kampot
Piper nigrum · Piperaceae
- Origin
- Kampot Province, Cambodia. Protected Geographical Indication.
- Hallmark
- Fruity, floral, faintly minty, with a heat that builds gradually.
- In Madlord gin
- Warm but measured length, and real texture on the palate.
Three peppers set apart, answering to no rule.
III
REBELLETasmania
Tasmannia lanceolata
- Origin
- Tasmania and south-eastern Australia.
- Hallmark
- A soft, fruity attack, then a distinct warmth; resinous, faintly floral notes.
- In Madlord gin
- A clean, aromatic persistence.
IV
REBELLESichuan
Zanthoxylum schinifolium
- Origin
- Mountainous regions of Sichuan and Shaanxi, China.
- Hallmark
- Green citrus, menthol, floral, with the numbing ‘má’ sensation.
- In Madlord gin
- Tension and vibration on the palate.
V
REBELLEde la Jamaïque
Pimenta dioica · allspice
- Origin
- Grown in Mexico. The species also grows in Jamaica, which gave it its name, and in Central America.
- Hallmark
- Gentle warmth: pepper, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, a slight roundness.
- In Madlord gin
- Depth and breadth on the palate.
The library.
One profile a month, beyond the recipe: Phu Quoc, Selim, Penja, Java long pepper… (coming soon)
