Double Yuzu Gin from the Japanese Etsu Distillery is a fresh, citrusy Hokkaido product that transports the mind to the East in just one sip. It is made with the purest water from the springs of the Teisetsu Mountains and the use of local botanicals such as bitter orange peel, tea, liquorice, angelica, juniper and a larger percentage of yuzu. The colour is brilliant crystal clear while the aromas are rich and intense, straight, citrusy, spicy and fresh on the palate
- GIN 'DOUBLE YUZU' ETSU DESCRIPTION
- The Double Yuzu€ Etsu Gin from the Asahikawa Distillery is an elegant and refined distillate, the result of research into the best Japanese botanicals. The recipe obviously remains a secret, jealously guarded within the walls of the distillery, in the best tradition of great Gins. The aromatic spectrum is complex and finely faceted, but is characterized above all by the citrus fragrance and balsamic freshness, which are the cornerstones of the distillate, embellished and completed by floral and spicy hints. Due to its delicacy, it is excellent to taste neat with ice.
- The "Double Yuzu" Etsu is a Gin made by the Asahikawa Distillery, located near Sapporo, in the Hokkaido Prefecture. The area, characterized by a still wild and uncontaminated nature, can also boast an ancient tradition in the field of the preparation of great distillates. Its unique personality and the charm of its perfumes and aromas derive from a wise choice of Japanese botanicals, including flowers, herbs of the local flora, tea, juniper berries and a typical citrus fruit of the area, the Yazu, with an aromatic profile similar to lemon. The preparation follows the most ancient traditions, with a long and patient infusion of the botanicals to extract all the precious aromatic complements. Then follows a careful distillation, which gives a Gin of extraordinary finesse and expressive purity. Before bottling, the distillate is lowered in strength with crystalline water from the purest springs of the Taisetsu mountains.
- The Etsu “Double Yuzu” Gin from the Asahikawa Distillery is a perfect distillate for those looking for a particularly fresh and delicate Gin, with aromas that recall the atmospheres of the Land of the Rising Sun. It appears in the glass with a clear and crystalline appearance, absolutely transparent. Of great finesse, it expresses a bouquet of very refined and multifaceted aromas, reminiscent of delicate spicy notes, fragrant citrus aromas of mandarin, bitter orange peel, bergamot, floral nuances, hints of medicinal herbs, on a subtle balsamic background of fresh juniper berries. The entrance to the palate is soft and smooth, with a notable richness and aromatic complexity, which is expressed in a harmonious and enveloping sip, which leads towards a pleasantly characterized finish with a balsamic and citrus freshness.
- Colour
- Crystalline and pure
- Scent
- Intense, articulate, rich, notes of spices blend with hints of oriental citrus fruits
- Taste
- Intense, sharp, citrusy, fresh, bright and with a balanced finish
