Other Spirits

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Ookubo Shuzo

Distillation Method: Atmospheric 

Koji: Rice White Koji

Age: 4 Years

Cask: Ex-Brandy Cask 

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) Shochu, Juniper berry, Coriander seed, Angelica root, Orris root, Cardamom

Age: NAS

ABV: 42.4%

Size: 500 ml

In additional to juniper berries, four botanicals often used for classic London gin are added. The aromatic framework of gin, the depth of flavor derived from sweet potato shochu, and the elegant and dry aftertaste of orris root leave a memorable impression.

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. 424 GIN series is the world’s only craft gin made in a wooden pot still. A brand that seeks out a new form of Japanese gin to share with the world.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) Shochu, Juniper berry

Age: NAS

ABV: 42.4%

Size: 500 ml

The only craft gin in the world that is made in a wooden pot still. Several types of sweet potato shochu are blended for a harmonious balance with juniper berries. The sweet aftertaste of the sweet potato shochu and the rich aroma of juniper result in a striking spirit. 

Award: IWSC2022 Bronze Medal 

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. 424 GIN series is the world’s only craft gin made in a wooden pot still. A brand that seeks out a new form of Japanese gin to share with the world.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients:  Oak aged Satsuma Imo (Sweet Potato), Rice Koji, Sherry Cask aged Mugi (Barley), Barley Koji

Age: NAS

ABV: 33%

Cask: Oak aged Satsuma Imo (Sweet Potato), Sherry Cask aged Mugi (Barley)

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

A blend of imo shochu aged in oak barrels and mugi shochu aged in sherry casks, resulting in a shochu with the sweet aroma of vanilla and roasted notes of nuts, perfect for mixing with soda water. 

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. One Day Series is an exclusive line-up featuring limited edition or collaboration products created by the talented team at Wakashio Distillery.

Region: Amsterdam, Holland

Distillery: Lucas Bols Amsterdam BV

Age: NAS

ABV: 42%

Cask: NAS

Size: 700 ml

Award-winning Bols Genever is crafted according to the original 1820 recipe. Its smooth, malty palate features subtle apricot notes and hints of juniper. Bols Genever Original is a true mixing spirit, adding complexity and character to a wide variety of cocktails.

This delightfully complex triple-grain spirit is made from corn, rye, and wheat, blended with a selection of 22 botanicals. Bols Genever won Double Gold and Best of Show at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention in 2018 and was honored with the Best Dutch Genever Award at the World Best Gin Competition in 2018.

Region: Italy

Distillery: Carpano

Age: NAS

ABV: 16.5%

Cask: NAS

Size: 1000ml

A rare specialty unique for its bouquet, produced in limited quantities with wise craftsmanship, according to the first and ancient secret recipe from Carpano. Ingredients: wine, sugar, alcohol, natural flavours, water, preservative: sulfur dioxide. (Source from Carpano)

Region: France

Distillery: Comte de Lafitte Armagnac distillery

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Oak

Size: 700 ml

Comte de Lafitte Armagnac is a high-quality spirit from the Armagnac region of France, renowned for its traditional production methods and distinctive character. It is crafted with meticulous care, reflecting the unique terroir and vintage nature of Armagnac. Each vintage expresses its own style, influenced by factors such as climate, soil, grape variety, and aging techniques.

The Armagnac is aged in oak barrels, which impart rich notes of dried fruit, patisserie, vanilla, and subtle spice. It offers elegant complexity with aromas of dried fruits, light oak, and hints of warm spices. The brandy is typically bottled at 40% ABV and sealed with wax featuring the Domaine Lafitte seal, which symbolizes its authenticity and craftsmanship.

Comte de Lafitte specializes in producing vintage Armagnacs, each batch showcasing its unique personality and balance, ranging from lighter and more volatile aromas to richer and more intense profiles. These eaux-de-vie are suited for sipping neat and appreciated by connoisseurs for their depth and elegance.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hamada Shuzo

Age: NAS

ABV: 38%

Size: 700 ml

Made by Hamada Shuzo in Kagoshima from traditional rice ("kome") shochu.  Botanicals include Yuzu, chamomile, corrainder and orange peel apart from juniper berries. A very elegant citrus aroma extremely well balanced with the subtle flavors of the various botanicals.

Region: Jamaica

Distillery: Various

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 ml

Region: Oita, Japan

Distillery: Miroku Shuzo

Distillation Method: Atmospheric

Koji: Rice Black Koji

Age: 3 Years

Cask: Ex-Rum Cask

ABV: 30%sh

Size: 720 ml

Region: Japan

Distillery: Suntory

ABV: 43%

Suntory Roku Japanese Craft Gin is a meticulously crafted gin distilled in Japan that highlights six unique Japanese botanicals: sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea, and sansho pepper. These botanicals are harvested at their peak freshness, following the Japanese concept of “shun,” to capture the essence of Japan’s four seasons in each bottle.

In addition to these six distinctive botanicals, Roku Gin also contains eight traditional gin botanicals such as juniper berries, coriander, angelica root, cardamom, cinnamon, bitter orange peel, lemon peel, and angelica seed, which together create a complex yet balanced flavor profile. The gin is distilled using various pot stills to preserve the individual essence of each botanical, resulting in a smooth, multi-layered gin with floral, citrus, and spicy notes.

Roku Gin has an ABV of 43% and is known for its clean, crisp taste with a top note of yuzu, a subtle spiciness from sansho pepper, and delicate floral hints from cherry blossom and green teas. It is commonly enjoyed neat, in classic gin cocktails such as a Dry Martini or Gin & Tonic garnished with fresh ginger, or in more innovative cocktails that highlight its unique botanical profile

Region: Japan/World

Distillery: Various Japan

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

This is a Cask Maturation Style of Honkaku Shochu, which may not fit into a formal category, but carry a proud flag of Shochu rather than dress ourselves as whisky.

This tasting pack includes the following bottlings:

Hachi Shochu Sweet Potato (IMO), Mizunara Cask Matured Batch 5, Limited Edition

The HACHI Shochu, Sweet Potato (Imo), Brandy Cask

The HACHI Shochu, Barley (Mugi), White Oak Matured

The HACHI Shochu, Brown Sugar (Kokuto), Virgin Oak Matured

The HACHI Shochu, Rice (KOME KASU), Cask Matured Batch2

The HACHI Shochu, Umeshu (Nanko Ume), Sweet Potato (Imo)

Please note that these sample shared bottles have been prepared by the Mizunara Team. Please see the additional images for the Gift Box. 

Region: Nara, Japan

Distillery: Nakamoto Sake Brewery Co.,Ltd

Distillation Method: Vaccum

Koji: Rice Yellow Koji

Age: 8 Years

Cask: Refill Virgin Oak Cask

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Komasa Jyozo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Size: 500 ml

Ingredients: Authentic shochu, Sakurajima komikan, juniper berries, and other botanical ingredients

KOMASA GIN-Sakurajima Komikan is a very enjoyable and broadly approachable gin produced by Komasa Jyozo, which has over 130 years of experience making shochu in Kagoshima. KOMASA GIN is based on minimalization of additional elements and focuses on the major botanical i.e. the Sakurajima komikan. The world's smallest mikan, or satsuma mandarin, is an important crop on Mt. Sakurajima as it is unsuitable for rice production due to its volcanic ash soil. With a diameter of only 4-5cm and a weight of 20-50g, the size of this mikan is small but its presence is immense.

Tasting Note: The crisp, dry taste of gin and the gentle citrus aroma of mikan combine for an entirely unique drinking experience. 

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: Kumamoto, Japan

Distillery: Fukano Shuzo

Distillation Method: Vaccum

Koji: White and Yellow Koji

Age: 3.5 Years

Cask: Ex-Bourbon Cask

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml

THE HACHI SHOCHU, Kome (Rice), Cask Matured is a collaboration with Fukano Shuzo, which was founded in 1823 by Tokiji Fukano and is located at Hitoyoshi city in Kumamoto. This Kome Shochu comprises a vatting of about 75% of Kome Shochu A, a traditional unmatured Kome Shochu and 25% of Kome Shochu B, cask matured (for about 3.5 years in an Ex-Bourbon Cask) to create a perfect balance between the traditional KUMA Shochu with a hint of additional layers of complexity from the cask maturation. The unmatured traditional Kome Shochu A has been produced using premium Japanese rice (with a polishing ratio of about 90%), Shiro Koji (White Koji) and Sake Ginjo Yeast at low-temperature fermentation followed by single distillation under vacuum pressure to retain the flavours of the underlying ingredient Kome (Rice). The cask matured component has been produced with Ki Koji (Yellow Koji), Sake Ginjo Yeast and vacuum distillation. Come and enjoy this special bottling with Hacchan. Kanpai!

Color: Gold Nose: A fruity aroma of freshly cooked Japanese rice, mochi cream, fresh green apples, sparkling grapes, honeycomb and a hint of pencil shavings. Palate: Initial sweetness with fresh vanilla and honey reminding us of the oak maturation followed by rice mochi, some fresh apples, plums, apricots and oak spice sweetness at the finish. The flavours of Kome (Rice) come through in the mid palate along with the additional layers from cask maturation.

Region: British West Indies

Distillery: Various

Age: NA

ABV: 46%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Non Chill Filtered and Natural Color, this is an exceptional blend of some local rums from British West Indies (Trinidad, Barbados & Jamaica).  Red fruits & Chocolate.

Region: Central Americas

Distillery: Various

Age: NA

ABV: 46%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Non Chill Filtered and Natural Color, this is an exceptional blend of some local rums from Panama, Guatemala & Belize capturing the flavours of Central America. Butterscotch & Vanilla.