Coriander : Swedish-grown coriander seed
Coriander seed is one of the classic gin botanicals and an important part of the typical gin character. In Bråhovda Gin, the seeds are grown in Sweden.
Production
Origin
An unusual Swedish harvest
Most of the coriander seed used in gin comes from countries such as Morocco, Bulgaria and Romania. Swedish-grown coriander seed is far less common.
Coriander is sown in spring, flowers in June and July, and the seeds ripen in August and September, as the seed heads begin to open. People have grown coriander for more than 3,000 years – seeds have even been found in Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Flavour profile
Spicy with a citrus-like note
The aroma of coriander seed is dominated by linalool. The dried seeds taste spicy, nutty and mellow, with a citrus-like top note. In gin, coriander is often counted as the most important botanical after juniper, and in a gin without citrus it adds a bright, citrus-like freshness.
More ingredients
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Wheat
The wheat is grown organically by the Weidman family on the neighbouring farm, Flassbro. Together we have experimented with wheat varieties, which – somewhat surprisingly – have played a very important part in the flavour profile of the final product. The current product uses spring wheat.
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Juniper
The juniper berries have been picked by hand in the cultural landscapes around Bråhovda, over an ever wider area.
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Rhubarb
The rhubarb has been grown and harvested on our own farm in Bråhovda – without pesticides or artificial fertiliser, of course.
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Mint
The mint is harvested and used fresh when we flavour our gin. It is an important part of the freshness in a Nordic gin produced entirely without citrus.
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Lingonberry
Lingonberries from the forests of Sörmland add a tart yet rounded note that strengthens the gin and brings Nordic nature to mind.
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Yarrow
Yarrow grows wild in Sörmland. It is dried gently and gives a subtle herbal note with hints of summer flowers.