Etsu Gin (70cl)

Etsu is a Japanese gin made with mountain water filtered through charcoal and a long maceration of botanicals. Yuzu, grown in Kyoto prefecture, gives it a fresh, slightly bitter citrus note, midway between mandarin and papeda, distinct from typical Western citrus gin. On the nose it is transparent and delicate, with flowers, vegetal notes and yuzu. The palate is fresh and balanced, with green pepper, tea and berries, finishing spicy with yuzu again. It suits a citrus-twist gin and tonic with yuzu or lime, or a dry Martini for a less classic profile.