Etsu Sakura Japanese Gin (70cl, 43%)

Etsu Sakura is a Japanese gin from the Akita distillery, bottled at 43% in a 70cl bottle. Cherry blossoms give it a floral direction inspired by Hanami. Botanicals include dried yuzu peel, green bitter orange peel, juniper, coriander seed, liquorice and angelica root. Cherry blossoms bring delicate floral sweetness, citrus peels freshness, juniper a peppery note, coriander a minty nuance, liquorice anise, wood and bitterness, and angelica root herbal tones and warmth. It suits cocktails and mixing with tonic. The nose combines delicate cherry blossom with fresh yuzu and a light herbal note. On the palate cherry blossom leads, accompanied by citrus and bitter orange peel, with liquorice and coriander adding fine accents. The finish is light and soft, with floral notes and a hint of fresh citrus peel.