Yokitsuki Umegae Gin - 720ml
Gin is usually made of distillates on grain base all over the world. However, most Japanese gins are based on Shochu. Now the old brewer Umegae Shuzo in Nagasaki has brought the past to the present with a new sake-based 'gin-ovation'. Gin was first made in Japan during the Edo period in Nagasaki for Dutch traders who lived on the island of Dejima. Inspired by this history came the idea to produce gin from the president of the company, Tetsuya Nagano. Sake develops an unpleasant scent called 'Hineka' over time, so Umegae Shuzo Distillates it within a week after pressing. They produce gin from autumn to winter, which overlaps with the busy sake-brewing season, but Nagano-San emphasizes that the freshness of rice is the key to the quality of Yokitsuki Gin.
The first impression is citrus, followed by a fruity sweetness, which is logical, since Yokitsuki Gin is characterized by non-traditional, locally grown vegetable ingredients, including Loquat, Strawberry, Citroen, Mikan and Umegae's namesake, plum branch. Sweet and acid with an acidity and intensity of the taste of the fruit, the plum branch provides a pleasant woody base on which the fruity vegetable ingredients come forward. There are approximately 2liter Sake needed to make 1 bottle of gin, so from a business point of view the project is expensive, but it has also demonstrated a new potential for the rapidly popular drink of Japan.
| Prefecture: | Nagasaki |
|---|---|
| Alcohol: | 40.0% |
| Style: | Gin |
| Content: | 720ml |
| How to serve: | Cocktail, Jô-on 常温 (room temperature), On Ice (on the rocks), Reishu 冷酒 (refrigerated) |
| Giftbox: | Yes |
Product information "Yokitsuki Umegae Gin - 720ml"
Gin is usually made of distillates on grain base all over the world. However, most Japanese gins are based on Shochu. Now the old brewer Umegae Shuzo in Nagasaki has brought the past to the present with a new sake-based 'gin-ovation'. Gin was first made in Japan during the Edo period in Nagasaki for Dutch traders who lived on the island of Dejima. Inspired by this history came the idea to produce gin from the president of the company, Tetsuya Nagano. Sake develops an unpleasant scent called 'Hineka' over time, so Umegae Shuzo Distillates it within a week after pressing. They produce gin from autumn to winter, which overlaps with the busy sake-brewing season, but Nagano-San emphasizes that the freshness of rice is the key to the quality of Yokitsuki Gin.
The first impression is citrus, followed by a fruity sweetness, which is logical, since Yokitsuki Gin is characterized by non-traditional, locally grown vegetable ingredients, including Loquat, Strawberry, Citroen, Mikan and Umegae's namesake, plum branch. Sweet and acid with an acidity and intensity of the taste of the fruit, the plum branch provides a pleasant woody base on which the fruity vegetable ingredients come forward. There are approximately 2liter Sake needed to make 1 bottle of gin, so from a business point of view the project is expensive, but it has also demonstrated a new potential for the rapidly popular drink of Japan.
| Prefecture: | Nagasaki |
|---|---|
| Alcohol: | 40.0% |
| Style: | Gin |
| Content: | 720ml |
| How to serve: | Cocktail, Jô-on 常温 (room temperature), On Ice (on the rocks), Reishu 冷酒 (refrigerated) |
| Giftbox: | Yes |
How we pack your order
Safe & careful packaging
- Every sake bottle is individually wrapped and secured with shock-absorbing materials.
- Reinforced dividers keep bottles from touching.
- Box sizes: 1, 3, 6 and 12 bottles—combined so everything fits snugly.
- Premium/limited editions receive extra protection (neck/base guards + added cushioning).
Temperature control
- To preserve flavour and aroma we use insulated packaging and, when needed, cold packs.
- Summer/Winter protocol: during heat or cold snaps we adjust packaging and dispatch day.
- Moisture-resistant inner layer used where appropriate to prevent condensation.
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- Timed delivery or pickup point available (carrier dependent).
- Missed delivery? We’ll attempt again automatically or route to a nearby pickup point.
Sustainable packaging
- FSC-certified cartons and 100% recyclable void fill.
- Less plastic: paper tape and reuse of clean supplier boxes where possible.
- Compact packing to avoid shipping air and reduce CO₂.