UKIYO Japanese Blossom Gin, 40%, 70 cl

Product Information

ml Etsu Japanese Gin, 1/2 bar spoon Matcha, 10 ml lemon juice, and 15ml samurai sake. Shake and double strain. Garnish with crushed lemon peel. Conclusion

In a bid to tap into the gin craze that shows no signs of slowing down, the trend for Japanese-inspired versions of the spirit has been sweeping the UK. Made with a variety of exotic ingredients, these gins contain one distinctly Japanese element that makes them perfect for spring. The key botanical is cherry blossom, the symbolic flower that is celebrated at festivals around Japan each spring. The Hortus gins being released tomorrow by Lidl add some exotic overseas touches to the range, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. Low-cost supermarket Lidl has announced a dedicated festival to mark its latest range of award-winning gins. Now, its latest releases – which hit the shelves tomorrow– add some overseas glamour to the selection.All three worked really well for me, especially at prices that are only just a smidge above the cost of a bottle of Gordon’s gin in most supermarkets.

Seeing the blossoming of the Japanese Sakura, or cherry blossom trees is an unforgettable experience. You might be in Japan, celebrating hanami, the centuries-old tradition of drinking under a blooming Sakura. You might live near one of the numerous collections of cherry blossoms outside of Japan, like the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., or Kyoto Garden, in London. The gin is also flavored with sansho pepper, juniper berries, and other botanicals. The result is a gin that is both refreshing and flavorful.The name Sakurao comes from the Japanese word for cherry blossom. Sakurao distillery has been producing gin for over 100 years in Hiroshima. Best Served Scottish made Jinzu is just one example of the blooming tipple. Designed by bartender Dee Davies for Diageo’s Show Your Spirit competition in 2013, this gin includes cherry blossom, yuzu and sake to create a twist on the classic juniper flavour.

The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin is a unique gin that is made with fresh botanicals, including juniper berries, bitter orange peel, yuzu, saltwood root, angelica, and coriander.

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Overall, 135 East Gin Dry Hyogo is a well-made and enjoyable gin. It is a great choice for gin lovers who are looking for a unique and flavorful gin.