Description

Botanicals:

THE SAKURAJIMA KOMIKAN

The Sakurajima komikan is supposedly the smallest Japanese orange (mikan) in the world, with a diameter of 4 to 5 centimeters. They are local to Sakurajima, Kagoshima, and are known for their rich fragrance and sweetness. Compared to a regular orange or lemon, the flavor of the Sakurajima komikan is much more delicate and subtle. These tiny, unassuming mikan were the key in opening a new world for craft gin.

THE JUNIPER BERRY

The juniper berry is actually not a berry at all, but the seed cone of the evergreen juniper tree, and these tiny berries are an essential ingredient in all gin. Juniper berries have a sharp, refreshing flavor and are what lend gin its distinctive aroma. Juniper trees are common above the 30th parallel in northern Europe, North America, and Asia, which is why for centuries juniper berries have been used for their strong flavor in making alcohol and cooking. CORIANDER

Coriander seeds work to emphasize the mellow and sweet fragrance of Sakurajima Komikan. Powdered coriander and its mature stem and leaves (as cilantro) are used for their flavor in a variety of cuisines. A very small amount of this fragrant seed is blended to balance and harmonize with the rich sweetness of the gin as it hits your palate.