OKINAWA GIN
Okinawa Gin – Recipe 01
The Japanese craft gin Masahiro is the first to come out of the tropical Japanese island of Okinawa. The distillery’s expertise lies in Awamori, Okinawa’s traditional spirit, making gin a new endeavour for the distillery. The botanicals include roselle hibiscus flowers, guava leaves, and Balinese long pepper, but the most interesting addition is goya, the green Okinawan bitter melon. The gin is also distilled in pots stills, as opposed to more traditional columns. At 47% ABV, it’s bursting with floral flavors, tropical fruit, and green notes from the bitter melon.
Distillery
Masahiro Distillery
Alcohol Content
47%
Volume
700ml
Ingredient
Awamori, Juniper Berries, Guava Leaves, Roselle, Long Pepper, Goya, Shekwasha
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh and citrusy, with lemon zest, flowers, juniper, and pleasant underlying sweetness.
Palate
Bright palate with citrus zest, balanced with bitter sweetness, a touch of pepper and minerality. The roselle brings a dryness that rounds up the profile beautifully.
Finish
Smooth and refreshing with a tingling peppery spice with herbal undertones.
