The Juniper Tree by Porfidio (Kutani Edition)

A barrel-aged gin from Porfidio, distilled from fresh fermented juniper berries and botanicals including agave, prickly pear cactus and pitaya cactus flowers macerated in agave spirit, then redistilled and aged five years in virgin chestnut barrels. It is presented in a hand-painted Kutani porcelain bottle made with the traditional five-colour technique. The botanicals include agave flowers, prickly pear cactus flowers and pitaya cactus flowers, alongside fermented juniper and others. Five years in virgin Castanea sativa barrels lends subtle toasted-wood undertones. The nose is robust fresh juniper with floral cactus notes. The palate is complex and harmonious, with juniper, agave and cactus flowers deepened by toasted chestnut. The finish is long and warm with subtle chestnut-wood undertones.