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Etsu

ETSU THE ORIGINAL 43%

Made at the Asahikawa distillery, Etsu Original is a smooth and elegant Japanese gin with a zesty flavor thanks to the yuzu that is among its botanicals.

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Product Details

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Category
Gin
Alcohol level
43%
Brand
Etsu
Distillery
Asahikawa
Aromatic profile
Citrus
Capacity
70cl

Tasting advice

Enjoy it as a tonic with your favourite mixer or in cocktails!

Tasting notes

Appearance

Clear, transparent.

Nose

Floral and vegetal, with pronounced citrus and yuzu notes.

Palate

Fresh and well-balanced with pepper notes and a touch of liquorice.

Finish

Rounded, supple, silky.

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Etsu is one of the first Japanese Gin on the market. Etsu means "pleasure" in Japanese. This gin has been elaborated by the Asahikawa distillery in Hokkaido following an ancestral Asian recipe which requires various herbs, spices and citrus fruits, some of which can only be found in Asia (berries, peppers, citrus fruits...).
The particularity of Etsu gin lies in the persistence of orange peel and yuzu, this yellow citrus fruit very popular in Asia. Etsu is made from sugar cane alcohol which gives it a particular roundness. Botanicals such as yuzu, spices and herbs macerate for 24 hours before distillation.
The gin is reduced to 43° with spring water from the Taisetsu mountains.

Rewards

The Gin Masters 2021

The Spirit Business Master 2021 Asia

The Gin Masters 2023

Asahikawa

The island of Hokkaido, located in the north of Japan, is famous for its unspoiled natural beauty, vast wilderness and culinary richness. At the heart of the island is the town of Asahikawa, known for its renowned distillery that produces Etsu Orignal and Etsu Pacific Ocean Water gins. The proximity of the Taisetsu mountain provides a supply of exceptionally pure water that brings freshness and delicacy to our recipes. This distillery pays particular attention to detail, meticulous work and respect for nature, reflecting the spirit of the Hokkaido region.

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