Oka Japanese Gin (900ml)
Review Date: 07/2024
This rice-spirit based gin has a rich nose that's filled with yuzu, orange zest and juniper with edges of sansho peppercorn and ginger with a hint of olive rounding out the nose and keeping it from being unbalanced. The palate hits with loads of fresh citrus and an appealing viscosity, just weighty enough for an ultra-sippable martini. Finishing up with watermelon rind and more savory peppercorn and ginger around the edges, there's a pleasant bite of juniper lingering there. This is an ultra-approachable and ultra-flexible gin that would make a great addition to any bar, especially if you're planning on making a variety of cocktails.
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Notes
The Tsutsumi Distillery, nestled in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, introduces its unique Japanese gin. This gin is pot distilled from a base spirit of 100% rice and further enhanced with an assortment of botanicals including Macedonian and Himalayan juniper, young ginger, orris root, and a delightful mix of seasonal citrus. The spirit undergoes six rounds of distillation in a stainless steel, copper-lined pot still, with botanicals added directly during the final distillation. This process imbues it with prominent aromas of yuzu, juniper, sansho peppercorn, and orange oil, leading on to a spicy palate featuring piney juniper, earthy ginger root, and refreshed lime, culminating in Mandarin orange and soft rice sweetness. With a solid ABV of 43%, OKA GIN is a versatile gin, boldly expressing contrasting juniper flavors alongside fiery young ginger and vibrant citrus. Its balanced formulation makes it an excellent base for any cocktail.
Product Details
Origin: Japan
Type/Varietal: Gin
Alcohol Content: 43%
SKU: #1749029