135 East Hyogo Dry Gin 70cl Emporia BrandsThis exciting little tipple is brought to us by the Kaikyo distillery and is based on what they call the 'Hyogo' style, which is the balance between Dry Gin and Citrus, infused with Yuzu and Sansho Pepper. In total they use 8 botanicals for this Gin with 5 of these being the Japanese botanicals: Cedar, Shiso Leaf, Chrysanthenum, Yuzu and Sansho Pepper. The result is a Gin which is packed full of Citrus flavours with underlying Chili and Pepper Spice
Jungle Pepper from Africa and Cherry Blossom from Asia
he wanted to give his impression of a traditional American Whiskey
The bold addition of unusual Botanicals like
This Gin which is stated to have been 'distilled by the light of the full moon' is produced by using 21 different botanicals
In the flavour profile you'll come to expect lots of Full Bodied Fruitiness with Hints of Toasted Nuts in the main body which is shortly followed by Pepper Brown Spices
Unctuous Blood Orange leaps forward followed by the fresh Pine of Juniper
5% Barley Malt
Based upon their Special Reserve release
hints of Fresh Grape and an Earthy Juniper undertone
Clean and Crips with notes of Juniper at the forefront before more complex flavours of Coriander come through with underlying Citrus Lemon and Juicy Oranges having their part before a Smooth finish which leaves you wanting more
Serving suggestion: Serve long with an equally delicate Tonic
Sip this whiskey for a real unique tasting experience
