Etsu Japanese Gin, 70 cl

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Japanese gin is a fascinating world unto itself, and Etsu is a wonderful example of it, using botanicals not found in other gins from other countries. I may from time to time choose to do a second review and amend my opinion of a product, should I feel like it and find my review criteria has evolved, or that I’ve found it different at a later date. The use of water from the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, brings purity and freshness.

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Etsu Gin uses a secret Asian recipe using several Asian botanicals (berries, peppers, teas and fresh citrus from the Japanese islands) including yellow Yuzu which dominates this floral gin. The end of the enchanted interlude approaches and closes in the heart of this Zen garden, leaving behind the unforgettable memory of this timeless moment.The botanicals macerate in neutral cane spirit for 24 hours before distillation in a copper pot still. While I loved it straight, this pairs well with a traditional quinine heavy tonic water, but was a bit lost with the Mediterranean style mixer. That said, as I’m unlikely to repurchase anything I thought was less than very good to excellent, it would be by chance or at the request of a distiller who thought I rated them very unfairly - BUT even then, whatever you get will always be my honest opinion. The balance of the notes takes you on a journey of the senses where the pleasure of tasting dominates. The distillers suggest adding a bit of mint, to help balance the gin (I like fresh herbs in my gin - especially mint and some variety of basil)), but it really doesn’t need it.

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Once you have subscribed your subscription is active within immediate effect to take advantage of the exclusive offers, discounts and more. If you have joined us after the exclusive release you’ll receive your bottle within 2-5 working days.He tells you about the precious recipe handed down from generation to generation, the carefully selected botanicals, including the Japanese yuzu, and the precious know-how of maceration and distillation. Japanese yuzu, juniper berries, liquorice and angelica roots, coriander seeds and matcha tea blend beautifully in this gin with fresh, zesty notes. Made at the Akita distillery in the north of Honshū Island, Etsu Double Yuzu gin is distinguished by a long maceration of the traditional botanicals for 7 days before being distilled without the botanicals for more finesse and elegance. Juniper berries, liquorice and angelica roots, coriander seeds but also Japanese yuzu and bitter orange peel blend perfectly in this fresh and round gin. Made at the Akita distillery in the north of Honshū Island, Etsu Double Orange gin is distinguished by a long maceration of the traditional botanicals for 7 days before being distilled without the botanicals for more finesse and elegance.