135 East comes from the Kaikyo distillery and was named after the Japanese standard time meridian of 135-degrees east longitude which crosses Akashi in the Hyogo Prefecture. 135 East is an out of the ordinary gin that brings out what we call the Hyogo style. In addition to the traditional botanicals used in London Dry [...]
This is a Gin produced by Nikka Whisky, integrating its decades of experience in distilling white spirits and blending whiskies. All of the base distillate comes through the "Coffey Still", a traditional continuous still which produces Nikka's signature grain whiskies, giving this gin a silky texture and rich body. Its aromatic complexity relies on the [...]
Queensborough Omakase Japanese Style gin is a premium hand crafted Japanese Style Gin. Omakase, referring to the Japanese expression for chef's choice, is a reference to our distiller’s selection of Japanese botanicals. Sansho pepper, yuzu lemon, cherry blossoms and Japanese tea add to traditional gin botanicals to create a citrus and floral gin that is [...]
The term ukiyo refers to a state of mind emphasising living in the moment, detached from the difficulties of life. Born in Kagoshima in the shadow of the Sakurajima volcano our Gin is made from a base of traditional Japanese shōchū spirit. When redistilled the high-quality shōchū produces a gentler gin that has a beautifully [...]