Komasa Hojicha Japanese Gin (50cl, 40%)

A gin from Komasa Jyozo, a shochu distillery in Kagoshima, Japan with over 130 years of distilling history. The distillery unveiled its gin line in 2018 and uses rice shochu as the base. The Hojicha expression is infused with juniper berries, shochu, Japanese cypress and roasted tea leaves from Kagoshima. Roasting the green tea removes caffeine bitterness, giving a more aromatic, mellow flavour. It is suggested with soda or hot water. The profile shows roasted leafy green tea and earthy juniper, leading into a touch of sweetness and a fragrant, woody finish.