Etsu - The Original Gin - 43%
Etsu is an exceptional gin made in Japan , the fruit of the expertise of two distilleries located in remarkable natural settings. In Asahikawa , on the island of Hokkaido, at the foot of the majestic Taisetsu Mountains, the harsh climate and pure spring water provide an ideal environment for the creation of subtly balanced gins, such as Etsu Original or Etsu Pacific Ocean Water. Further south, in Akita Prefecture, a second distillery creates fruitier expressions, such as Etsu Double Yuzu or Double Orange. Each recipe follows a rigorous artisanal process, highlighting the richness of Japanese botanicals . Maceration time varies depending on the site: 22 hours in Asahikawa for clean and powerful profiles, up to 7 days in Akita for rounder and more developed aromas. Yuzu, juniper, angelica, licorice, coriander and even matcha are expressed with intensity in these unique compositions.
Etsu The Original is distilled in Asahikawa, after a 22-hour maceration. Its aromatic profile is based on a harmonious blend of Japanese botanicals: yuzu, bitter orange, coriander, juniper, licorice and angelica . A gin of great purity, to be enjoyed in a cocktail or as a gin and tonic to reveal all its finesse.
"Etsu The Original, Japanese elegance in a glass. Its lively attack, dominated by the zesty notes of yuzu, gives way to a balanced structure where the vegetal freshness of coriander meets the sweetness of licorice. The finish is clean, subtly spiced. Ideal in a classic G&T, it also reveals all its refinement on ice with a touch of orange peel for a delicate tasting."
