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The experience concludes with a long, focused finish, driven by the warming spice of \u003cstrong\u003eSansho and Sichuan pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lingering return of vibrant citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDa dove proviene\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailing from the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, Etsu Japanese Gin is crafted at \u003cstrong\u003eAsahikawa Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its regional character is defined by \u003cstrong\u003epure Mount Taisetsu water\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures crystalline transparency and enhances the spirit’s aromatic definition. This pristine water source allows the local botanicals to express a balanced profile of delicate florals and subtle spice. Its authentic identity is vividly expressed through distinct \u003cstrong\u003eyuzu and green tea notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a clear sensory thread from the initial nose to the final palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCome viene prodotto\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction relies on an \u003cstrong\u003eartisanal distillation method\u003c\/strong\u003e following a confidential recipe. Selected botanicals undergo a precise \u003cstrong\u003e22-hour maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e before being slowly distilled together. This deliberate technique ensures maximum aromatic precision and a structured, smooth profile. The resulting spirit remains remarkably clean, highlighting nuanced layers of citrus peel, green tea, and liquorice. Highly versatile, this gin is excellent served neat or in cocktails. 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The aromatic core features juniper elevated by yuzu, while bitter orange peel, coriander, angelica, and liquorice root provide balanced herbal depth. On the palate, the spirit is soft and silky, offering a rounded mouthfeel and a harmonious finish suited to a \u003cstrong\u003egin and tonic\u003c\/strong\u003e, refined cocktails, or neat service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Hokkaido, Japan, this spirit is produced at \u003cstrong\u003eAsahikawa Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its local identity stems directly from the selected water sources, integrating mountain spring water with ocean seawater. This coastal influence supports a fresh, \u003cstrong\u003emineral style\u003c\/strong\u003e where pronounced saline and iodine nuances sit alongside juniper and bright citrus notes. 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