If you have joined us after the exclusive release you’ll receive your bottle within 2-5 working days. also allows the juniper to peek through, while also delivering pine, smoked meat, wood smoke, and intense lemon on the nose. The resulting flavours are Refreshing Summery Citrus notes with hints of a Spicy Ginger and finished off with a Sweet Floral Cherry Blossom which lingers in the mouth.

Here we have a Japanese inspired gin produced in Barcelona and made with rice based spirit, from the same folks who brought you Akori Premium Gin. which is infused with cherry blossom and sancho peppers, delivers refreshing floral notes on the nose, with lemon and mint, but without masking the all-important juniper aromas. Located just 2 miles outside Alderley Edge on Turnock Farm, a part of the illustrious Capesthorne Hall Estate, we are both in the middle of nowhere yet a stone throw from everywhere. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. What’s most impressive though is that all three manage to deliver their individual flavours without masking the juniper – an absolute must if gin is to taste like gin, and not just a randomly-flavoured white spirit.Made with a variety of exotic ingredients, these gins contain one distinctly Japanese element that makes them perfect for spring. Cherry blossom, and other ingredients are now surfacing more often, especially in gin, as drinkers dig deeper into the country and cuisine’s rich heritage and diverse flavour pairings. In Japan, there’s a fleeting period during spring when the sakura (cherry) blossoms are in full bloom. Akori Cherry Blossom is the result of a potent combination of rice based grain alcohol, juniper and Japanese inspired botanicals. A trio of “world botanicals” gins has been added to the range as part of a “Hortus gin festival”, which also includes gin liqueurs and pre-mix gin and tonics in cans.

Hello everyone, I had the opportunity during this years’ Wine in Paris event to taste a Japanese Gin, in the international hall (one of the Japanese booth). Hibiscus, rose and pink grapefruit join the eponymous florals, with juniper spiciness running along throughout.

To take the experience one step further, Suntory created a delicious cocktail that celebrates the complexity of both nature and Roku Gin. abv gin features delicate hints of sancho peppers and cherry blossom, which are sourced in Japan, says Lidl. Unfortunately, the papers and visit cards I took during this visit were thrown away, and now I can’t remember the name of the distillery or of the Gin itself. It continues to hit that balance on the palate, with lemon and orange joining the floral and mint notes.

The use of bamboo, silver birch and spruce needles as part of the botanical arrangement captures the essence of the Japanese Alps. The discounter is hosting its gin festival from 15 July, with 10 Hortus SKUs inspired by destinations around the globe hitting shelves, including a new Hortus World Botanicals collection. In a tradition known as ‘Hanami’ the people head out to celebrate the cascading of these blooms and the change of season. Of course, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many nature lovers don't have the chance to visit the blooms in person this year, but that doesn't mean you can't still bring some cherry blossom magic into your own home — cocktail style.So, whether you're dancing in a sea of pink blossoms or simply just pretending to, grab a coupe glass, make yourself a drink, and know that cherry blossom season is only as distant as your liquor cabinet. This 20% abv liqueur is distilled in traditional copper stills and bottled in packaging featuring a similarly traditional design. LIDL’S Hortus gin brand has won many fans over the years – including those who tried it at the German supermarket chain’s pop-up gin club in Edinburgh. The delicious sweet taste of cherry and blossom balanced perfectly with juniper, makes for an exciting and moreish pink gin.