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. 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.

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In the shade of a sakura tree in bloom, you see the master distiller delicately pouring the precious Etsu liquid into a porcelain cup. 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 end of the enchanted interlude approaches and closes in the heart of this Zen garden, leaving behind the unforgettable memory of this timeless moment. These botanicals include tea leaves, yuzu, green bitter orange peel, coriander, licorice, and angelica root in addition to juniper. Citrus, yuzu and light floral blossom notes hit you on the nose with peppers, green tea, meadow berries, more yuzu and sansho pepper on the palate, using water sourced from the Taisetu Mountains and bottled at 43% ABV.

Etsu Gin | Etsu is a range of four Japanese gins Etsu Gin | Etsu is a range of four Japanese gins

The balance of the notes takes you on a journey of the senses where the pleasure of tasting dominates. 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.Juniper berries, liquorice and angelica roots, coriander seeds but also Japanese yuzu and bitter orange peel blend perfectly in this fresh and round gin. Balance is good, and you’ll taste hints of the tea, citrus, licorice, and vegetal botanicals with each and every sip. Japanese bitter orange peel, juniper berries, liquorice and angelica roots and coriander seeds harmonise beautifully in this gin with its fresh and fruity notes. In your hand, an old postcard, illustrated by a Geisha, inviting you to a unique experience, that of discovering an ancestral know-how and recipe. With their floral and balanced notes, Etsu is a range of four authentic, refreshing and delicate gins with a unique recipe.

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The botanicals macerate in neutral cane spirit for 24 hours before distillation in a copper pot still.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. 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. When you subscribe to our VIP Club you’ll receive your exclusive surprise bottle in the middle of the month. Once you have subscribed your subscription is active within immediate effect to take advantage of the exclusive offers, discounts and more.

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Japanese yuzu, juniper berries, liquorice and angelica roots, coriander seeds and matcha tea blend beautifully in this gin with fresh, zesty notes. The use of water from the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, brings purity and freshness.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.