Osuzu, Gin

Prefecture: Miyazaki, ABV: 45%

Base spirit: Osuzuyama Distillery’s own Yamaneko “Wildcat” sweet-potato shochu. (80% Estate-Grown Joy White sweet potatoes and 20% hand-made white koji rice)
Botanicals: Juniper, Sansho, Kinkan citrus, Hyuganatsu citrus, Yuzu citrus, Ginger, Sakaki wood, Shiitake

• • Aside from Juniper all botanicals are estate grown without use of pesticides.
  • Sakaki is a rare aromatic wood considered sacred in Japan, often used in Shinto shrines.

Tasting Notes: Yuzu and other citrus aromas prominent on the nose, flavors of the gin itself are surprisingly bold, with woodsy notes from Sakaki and spiciness of sansho coming through.
Suggested Serving: Spicy and bold, Osuzu Gin shines well with simple preparations mixed with soda water or tonic, in a martini or a restrained White Negroni.