Etsu Hokkaido Gin Japan 70 cl 43%

Etsu means pleasure in Japanese, a fitting name for a gin distilled with water from the Taisetsu mountains and filtered through bamboo charcoal on the island of Hokkaido.

Expert's description

Etsu Hokkaido Gin is a Japanese gin distilled at the Asahikawa distillery and bottled at 43%.

The gin is built on at least eight botanicals, including juniper, yuzu, green bitter orange peel, coriander seed, liquorice, green tea leaf, angelica root, sansho pepper and cherry blossom.

The botanicals are macerated for 22 hours in alcohol before being distilled in a traditional copper alembic still, and the gin is then reduced with pure water from the Taisetsu mountains.

The Japanese water is filtered through bamboo charcoal, contributing to an exceptional purity, while sansho pepper and yuzu give the gin its distinctive Japanese character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and citrus-forward with clear yuzu and a hint of green tea.

Palate

The palate offers fresh pepper, berries and green tea, with yuzu and coriander seed in the background.

Finish

The finish is long with pepper and renewed yuzu fruit.

Specifications

Name: Etsu Hokkaido Gin
Country: Japan
Type: Japanese Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of yuzu or lemon
Distillery: Asahikawa Distillery
EAN no.: 4971980260776

Flavour profile

Citrus · Floral · Spiced · Tea-like

Did you know?

Etsu Hokkaido Gin is distilled with water filtered through bamboo charcoal, a method unique to Japanese distilling tradition.

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Frequently asked questions about Etsu Hokkaido Gin

What does Etsu Hokkaido Gin taste like?

It tastes of fresh pepper, berries and green tea, with yuzu and coriander seed in the background, and a long finish of pepper and yuzu.

What makes Etsu Hokkaido Gin special?

It is distilled in Hokkaido with water filtered through bamboo charcoal and uses Japanese botanicals such as yuzu, sansho pepper and cherry blossom.

How is Etsu Hokkaido Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of yuzu or lemon, which highlights the gin's citrus tones. A cold, tall glass shows off the aromas best – see our gin & tonic glasses.

What does the name Etsu mean?

Etsu means pleasure in Japanese.

Where does Etsu Hokkaido Gin come from?

It is distilled at the Asahikawa distillery on the island of Hokkaido in Japan.