Ukiyo Japanese Nashi Pear Gin (70cl, 40%)

A dry gin from Japan, made in Chiba from a base of locally grown rice and distilled with eleven botanicals. Nashi pear gives a fruity direction without pushing juniper into the background; citrus freshness and herbal accents include yuzu and shiso. The botanicals are juniper, yuzu, mikan peel, bitter orange, nashi pear, sansho pepper, matcha tea, sakura blossom, juniper pine, lavender and angelica root. The gin is bottled at 40% in a 70cl bottle. Ukiyo produces its Japanese spirits in Chiba east of Tokyo. Nose: juicy, fresh pear beside bright citrus notes, with a soft, almost creamy sweetness. Palate: juniper and pome fruit with subtle spice; anise and coriander set fine accents, with gentle herbal notes and light warmth. Finish: soft and round, with gentle sweetness and a silky mouthfeel lingering.