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Region: Japan

Distillery: Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery

Age: 3~5 Years

ABV: 55% 

Cask: Bourbon, Sherry, Wine and Mizunara Oak cask.

Size: 700 ml

Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky “Risshu” (立秋), meaning “the beginning of autumn,” marks the 20th edition in the Nijushisekki (Twenty-Four Solar Terms) series from Hokkaido’s Akkeshi Distillery.

"A pale moon quietly sees off the passing summer, reflected on the surface of Lake Akkeshi, and the Perseid meteor shower dances down on the night. Akkeshi malt, aged for many years, exudes a citrus aroma with a soft peaty flavor. The key malt is undiluted malt from Mizunara oak barrels produced in Hokkaido. Enjoy the opening of the final chapter of the 24 solar terms." (From Distillery)

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Komasa Jyozo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 500 ml

Ingredients: Authentic shochu, roasted green tea (Kagoshima Prefecture), juniper berries, and other botanical ingredients

"KOMASA GIN Hojicha" is Komasa Brewery's second craft gin, following KOMASA GIN Sakurajima Komikan. It is made by adding carefully selected botanicals, such as juniper berries and Kagoshima-grown hojicha tea, to rice shochu. It combines the dry flavor of gin with the fragrant aroma of hojicha tea. 

Hojicha tea, carefully sourced from Japan’s renowned Kagoshima region, lends gentle roasted notes and a subtle wood-like sweetness, creating a rich yet smooth profile. With hints of juniper and a comforting tea aroma, this gin offers a sophisticated taste experience.

Enjoy KOMASA GIN Hojicha neat, with hot water or soda, or try it in creative cocktails like the Hojicha Gin Latte, where its creamy texture shines alongside milk.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Sakurao Distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 47%

Size: 700 ml

Sakurao Gin Hamagou 2025 is a Japanese dry gin crafted with 12 botanicals. This 8th edition has a fresh and refreshing fragrance reminiscent of the small, dainty Hamagou flowers that bloom on Miyajima Island, a world heritage site located near SAKURAO DISTILLERY. Botanicals include Hamagou, rosemary, shiranui citrus, lavender, green tea, spearmint, juniper berry from France, angelica root, licorice, coriander seed, vanilla bean, and caraway seed.

SAKURAO GIN is produced by a German-made copper hybrid still
and is distilled using a hybrid method (combination of steeping and vapor methods), which is the best way to extract the flavors of each and every botanicals.

Tasting Note : A gin with a fresh Hamagou aroma, the sweetness of shiranui citrus, and the gorgeous floral notes of lavender, all balanced with the strong gin flavor from French juniper berries.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yomeishu Manufacturing Co., Nagano Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 47%

Size: 700 ml

Yomeishu Japanese Craft Gin KANOMORI is a masterful dry gin that captures the serene essence of a Japanese forest through the harmonious blend of Kuromoji shrub and 18 carefully selected botanicals. The rich aroma is inspired by the tranquil forests of Japan, a land blessed with four distinct seasons. Botanicals include: Kuromoji Blanch, Lemon Peel, Juniper Berry, Apricot Leaf, Kuromoji Leaf, Mulberry, Cider Tree Leaf, Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Licorice, Sage, Cardamon, Rosemary, Laurel, Orange Peel, Wolfberry, Pine Tree Leaf, Angelica, Cinnamon, Aniseed 

This unique gin is crafted by master distillers who blend two uniquely distilled liquids in their original ratio: one derived solely from the leaves, twigs, and branches of Kuromoji, and the other from botanicals steeped before distillation.

This meticulous process unveils a clear, elegant taste characterized by refreshing complexity and a smooth finish. KANOMORI offers a refined drinking experience, where the herbal, woody fragrance of Kuromoji leads to subtle layers of spice, citrus, and forest botanicals, embodying both depth and balance achieved through exceptional craftsmanship.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Echigo Yakuso, Niigata Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Ingredients: 80 types of natural plants plus 20 botanical

The Herbalist Yaso Gin is a craft gin from Niigata Prefecture, produced by Echigo Yakuso, a health food manufacturer specializing in fermented products and medicinal herbs.

The gin is uniquely made from alcohol generated as a byproduct during the fermentation of enzyme drinks derived from 80 kinds of wild plants such as mugwort, turmeric, dokudami, and ginseng, which are slowly fermented and matured in ceramic pots for about a year. 

Tasting Note: Enjoy the classical botanical aroma that blends with the fresh wildflower scents which produced the base spirit. Nice floral aromas (rose, lavender, jasmine, chamomile, & thyme orange flower) balancing with the scent of the unique ginseng berry.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Echigo Yakuso, Niigata Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Ingredients: 9 botanicals (Juniper berry, yuzu peel, coriander seed, cedar leaf, shiso leaf, cinnamon leaf, Japanese pepper, celery seed, green tea)

The Herbalist Yaso Gin Yuzu is a high-quality Japanese craft gin produced by Echigo Yakuso based in Niigata Prefecture, and known for blending the power of fermentation with wild plants.

This gin that balances the bright, lustrous aroma and rich bitterness of yuzu peel with the classic juniper berry flavor. Designed to blend Japanese and Western botanical traditions, this gin features Japanese botanicals such as sansho pepper, shiso leaves, and tea leaves, alongside Western spices including coriander seeds and cinnamon leaves. Each botanical is distilled using specialized methods to preserve its unique character, resulting in a complex and layered flavor where yuzu shines distinctly but harmonizes beautifully with the other elements. 

The gin has won multiple prestigious awards, including:
Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Gold at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2025 
Silver at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025

Region: Japan

Distillery: Niigata Prefecture

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 700 ml

Ingredients: 12 botanicals including Juniper berry, Valencia orange peel, navel orange peel, orange flower, licorice, spring turmeric, fennel, clove, cardamom, allspice, celery seed, Echigo angelica.

The Herbalist Yaso Gin Orange is a vibrant Japanese craft gin enriched with the juicy bitterness of orange peel. Crafted with 12 botanicals, it features the tart and refreshing Valencia orange and the sweet, fragrant navel orange, creating a beautifully balanced and dynamic finish. Complementing these citrus notes are spices such as fennel, cloves, allspice, and celery seed, which add complexity and depth, giving the gin a firm and robust character beyond just fruity sweetness. This versatile gin is great enjoyed simply with tonic water, while in colder seasons it also shines when mixed with hot water and a touch of syrup to make a comforting hot gin sling. 

The Herbalist Yaso serie is a high-quality Japanese craft gin produced by Echigo Yakuso, a company based in Niigata Prefecture known for blending the power of fermentation with wild plants.

This gin has won multiple prestigious awards, including:
Gold Award and “Best Japanese Craft Gin” at the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2023
Gold at the World Gin Awards 2024 as Japan’s country winner
Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024
Silver Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024
Gold Award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2024
Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Grand Gold Award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2025
Hall of Fame Inductee Bronze Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd.) 

Age: NAS

ABV: 47%

Size: 700 ml

Mars Wa Bi Gin "The Forest" is a Japanese gin produced by the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. This gin is crafted from a rice-based spirit distilled twice for purity and delicacy. It features juniper berries, coriander seeds as core botanicals, along with unique Japanese botanicals such as Yakusugi cedar, Hinoki cypress and nine botanicals sourced locally from Kagoshima such as, yuzu, green tea leaves, shiso, kumquat, ginger, and perilla leaves.

Nose: Rich scent of Yakusugi cedar, light citrus notes. Palate: Refreshing sensation like being in a coniferous forest, green flavor of cypress leaves. Finish: Sweet and spicy aroma of juniper berries.

Excellent for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in refined cocktails.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hombo Shuzo co., Ltd. 

Age: NAS

ABV: 43%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Port Wine 

Size: 700 ml

Mars Whisky “The Lucky Cat Double Individuals May & Hana” is the 10th release in the popular “Lucky Cat” blended whisky series by Hombo Shuzo. This limited edition celebrates the personalities of two cats from the distillery’s founder’s household, May (20 years old) and Hana (8 years old), symbolizing contrasting traits of calmness and playfulness.

Mr. Hombo shares: "May and Hana are the only two among our four cats who prefer staying indoors. May, in particular, limits her activities to about 5 meters, from the living room to the kitchen. While her eccentric personality has mellowed significantly, she remains an old cat with a childlike spirit. Hana loves being on my wife's bed and often stays there all day, her gentle nature unchanged. And when it comes to doting on my wife, they're neck and neck! The sweet flavors of this blended whisky, derived from PX Sherry and Port casks, bring to mind these two sweet and affectionate cats."

Nose: Raw caramel, milk chocolate, vanilla ice cream, raspberry, tangerine. Palate: Dried mandarin oranges, wine grapes, tannic bitterness, fruit gum. Finish: Oak-derived sweetness and peculiar bitterness linger with mild sweetness from grains.