Etsu Japanese Gin 43% 0,7 l + glass

Etsu Japanese Gin is a craft Japanese gin inspired by an ancient recipe, whose name means "pleasure" in Japanese. It is distilled at the Asahikawa Distillery on the northern island of Hokkaido and stands out for its balance of botanicals and the purity of the water from Mount Taisetsu. Thanks to 22 hours of maceration, it gains greater depth, strength, and character. This version also comes in gift packaging with a glass.

Characteristics:

The recipe combines classic and typically Japanese botanicals: juniper, coriander, licorice, angelica, Japanese yuzu, and bitter orange peel. The result is a gin that is fresh, round and elegant, with a harmoniously structured citrus profile and a delicately spicy base. It is great in cocktails and with tonic water.

Botanicals:

• Yuzu – fresh and spicy citrus notes
• Bitter orange peel – body and citrus profile
• Coriander – light sweetness and minty freshness
• Juniper – spicy, peppery base
• Licorice – aniseed and woody notes with a slight bitterness
• Angelica – characteristic bitter notes and warmth

Tasting profile:

Color: Crystal clear and bright.

Aroma: Floral and delicately herbal, with fresh yuzu peel and delicate citrus blossoms.

Taste: Fresh and balanced, lively citrus and delicately peppery notes, rounded off with a light hint of licorice.

Finish: Smooth, silky, with lingering floral nuances and refined roundness.

Awards:

• Global Gin Masters – Master 2025
• IWSC – Gold 2024
• Global Gin Masters – Gold 2023

Recommended serving:

Etsu Japanese Gin is ideal with tonic, but also works well in original cocktails.

Matcha & Miso Sour

• 50 ml Etsu The Original
• 15 ml white miso liqueur
• 15 ml La Matcha liqueur
• 20 ml honey syrup
• 25 ml fresh lime juice
• 1 egg white or aquafaba
• matcha powder or shiso leaf

Method: First, shake all ingredients dry to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake thoroughly again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with matcha.