Etsu Double Yuzu Japanese Gin (70cl, 43%)

Etsu Double Yuzu Japanese Gin centres on Japanese yuzu, with dried yuzu peel joined by juniper berries, coriander seed, liquorice, angelica root and matcha. The botanicals macerate for seven days before being removed and the aromatised alcohol distilled. Water from the Ou mountains brings the gin to 43%, and it is bottled in a 70cl bottle without a gift box. Coriander adds sweetness and a minty nuance, juniper a peppery note, liquorice aniseed and woody tones with some bitterness, angelica root bitterness and warmth, and matcha subtle herbal notes. On the nose, fresh yuzu and lemon peel give a lively citrus aroma. The palate combines lively acidity with fine sweetness, and the finish is round and smooth with lasting citrus freshness.