Gin 'Pacific Ocean' Etsu

The 'Pacific Ocean' Gin from the Etsu brand stands out for its evocative oceanic character, a result of using water sourced from the Pacific Ocean in the production process, expertly crafted by the Japanese distillery Asahikawa. The Japanese term "etsu" translates to "pleasure", a noun that aptly expresses the immense satisfaction one feels when enjoying gins from this selection.

Etsu Asahikawa Distillery 'Pacific Ocean' Gin is made from a careful selection of top-quality botanicals, including dried yuzu peel, bitter orange zest, coriander seeds, juniper berries, licorice root, and angelica root, some of which are exclusively grown in Japan. Before distillation, the botanicals undergo a 22-hour maceration in a solution of alcohol and cane sugar. The distillation process employs a copper still, and the recipe includes dilution with water drawn from the cold depths of the Pacific Ocean. Finally, before bottling, the gin is filtered through a mesh filter to remove impurities, without resorting to cold filtrations that could compromise its organoleptic properties.

Upon visual inspection, Etsu 'Pacific Ocean' Gin from Asahikawa Distillery reveals a transparent and crystalline appearance. On the nose, the gin presents a fresh and mineral character, with citrusy notes of yuzu and bitter orange blending with iodine undertones from the ocean water. On the palate, it is rich, soft, and intense, with pronounced freshness and a distinctive saline touch that accompanies persistent citrusy sensations on the finish. Etsu 'Pacific Ocean' Gin is ideal for imparting a marine touch to classic cocktails such as the Gin and Tonic.