Sakaki XIX Japanese Gin
$115.00
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Taste Juniper forward and fruitier than Sakaki XV, anise elements are complemented addition of ume and citrus botanicals results in a smooth, soft finish. The piquancy of the sansho, ginger and wasabi “tighten” the aftertaste
Recommended cocktails Corpse Reviver No. 2, Dirty Martini, Gimlet
500ml ABV 45%
Sakaki has been labelled a “unifying botanical” – its presence in the gins not only adds an herbaceous component to the gin but also acts to enhance the gin’s citrus and spice notes. Wasabi, ginger, bay leaf and ume seed have a marked effect on the flavour and mouthfeel of this gin!
Sakaki XIX is the second premium product in the Sakaki Craft Gin Range. The Sakaki Craft Gin Range is the first to use sakaki as a botanical. Sakaki imparts a forest like aroma to the gin, which is a perfect representation of the distillery’s home in the mountains of Wakayama, Japan.
As per the Roman numerals in its name it contains 19 botanicals: All Spice, Bay Leaf, Caraway, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander Seed, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Mikan, Sakaki, Sansho, Star Anise, Sudachi, Ume, Ume Seed, Wasabi, Yoshino Cedar, Yuzu
JAPANESE BOTANICALS
Mikan Japanese mandarin
Sakaki Japanese evergreen tree. Imparts a light, grassy note to gin
Sansho Japanese Pepper
Sudachi Japanese citrus which tastes similar to combination of sour orange and grapefruit
Ume Japanese Plum
Wasabi Japanese Horseradish
Yoshino Japanese cedar
Yuzu Tart citrus reminiscent of lemon and bergamot