MARS Wa Bi Gin "The Forest" Japanese Gin (70cl, 47%)

A Japanese gin produced by the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is crafted from a rice-based spirit distilled twice, with juniper berries and coriander seeds as core botanicals. Unique Japanese botanicals include Yakusugi cedar, Hinoki cypress, yuzu, green tea leaves, shiso, kumquat, ginger and perilla leaves. The nose has a rich scent of Yakusugi cedar and light citrus notes. The palate is refreshing, like being in a coniferous forest, with green cypress leaf flavour. The finish has a sweet and spicy aroma of juniper berries.