Etsu Double Yuzu Japanese Gin 43% 0,7 l + glass

Etsu Double Yuzu is a craft Japanese gin based on an ancient recipe, with the word "pleasure" in its name. It is produced at the Akita distillery in the north of the island of Honshu and has a distinctly fresh citrus profile, with Japanese yuzu as its star ingredient. This version also comes in a gift box with a glass, making it a stylish gift for lovers of premium gins.

Characteristics:

The gin undergoes a 7-day maceration of traditional botanicals, followed by distillation without plant ingredients to achieve greater smoothness and elegance. The water from the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, also plays an important role, giving the gin its purity and freshness. The recipe combines Japanese yuzu, juniper, coriander, licorice, angelica, and matcha tea, which together create a harmonious, lively, and unique flavor profile.

Botanicals:

• Yuzu – spicy and fresh citrus notes
• Coriander – delicate sweetness and a hint of mint
• Juniper – spicy, peppery base
• Licorice – aniseed and woody notes with a slight bitterness
• Angelica – characteristic bitterness and warmth
• Matcha – delicate herbal flavor, slight bitterness and sweetness

Tasting profile:

Color: Crystal clear and bright.

Aroma: Fresh and aromatic, full of fresh yuzu and lemon zest.

Taste: Lively and refreshing, with the full duality of yuzu between spicy freshness and elegant sweetness.

Finish: Round, smooth, and long-lasting citrus freshness.

Awards:

• Global Gin Masters – Gold 2023
• Global Gin Masters – Gold 2022

Recommended serving:

Etsu Double Yuzu is ideal in cocktails or simply with tonic water, where its citrus purity really comes into its own.

Etsu Yuzu Gin & Tonic

• 50 ml Etsu Double Yuzu
• 100 ml Mediterranean Tonic
• citrus peel

Method: Pour the gin into a balloon, highball or old-fashioned glass, add ice, top up with tonic, stir gently and garnish with citrus peel.