Yoshi Nama Mikan Gin (50cl, 42%)

This gin is made in Germany and combines separately distilled citrus fruits with a classic London dry gin base. The named Mikan is a seedless mandarin, also known as Satsuma, joined by blood orange, grapefruit, lemon, juniper, coriander seed and three further classic botanicals. It is bottled at 42% in 0.5 litre bottles, with no colouring or artificial flavours. Nose: mandarin, blood orange and grapefruit stand clearly in the foreground, with a light spice accompanying the pronounced fruity citrus aroma. Palate: fruity and sweetish at first, with mild acidity; bitterness stays in the background, while resinous juniper complements the citrus fruits. Finish: fruity notes and a light freshness remain.