Etsu is one of the first Japanese gins on the market. Etsu means "PLEASURE" in Japanese. This gin was developed by the Asahikawa distillery in Hokkaido, following the story of an ancestral Asian recipe that requires various herbs, spices, and citrus fruits, some of which can only be found in Asia (berries, peppers, citrus fruits...). The distinctive feature of Etsu gin lies in the persistent presence of orange and yuzu peels, the latter being a yellow citrus fruit very popular in Asia.
TASTING NOTES
COLOR: Clear, transparent.
NOSE: Floral and herbal, with pronounced notes of citrus and Yuzu.
PALATE: Fresh and well-balanced with peppery notes and a hint of licorice.
FINISH: Round, smooth, silky.
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Specific References
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TASTIN NOTES
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