Masahiro Okinawa Gin

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Gin
Producer:
 
Masahiro
Label Name:
 
Okinawa Gin
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Okinawa
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
47%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition — Silver (Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01, 2019); Monde Selection — Gold (Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01, 2019); Ultimate Spirits Challenge — 86 pts (Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01, 2020); Wine & Gourmet Taipei — Annual Selection (2020)

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and juniper up front with tropical notes of guava, roselle and shekwasha, green/bitter melon undertones and warm long-pepper spice. Floral, bright and slightly savory with a long, warm, tropical finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled seafood (prawns, squid), ceviche, citrus salads, sushi/sashimi, tempura, yakitori, Thai-style seafood curries, grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.

Production Method
Awamori-style base (long-grain rice with black koji) distilled in two single pot stills (hybrid distillation). Okinawan botanicals are macerated and separately distilled then blended.

Vineyard Info
Masahiro Shuzo (founded 1883) in Okinawa is an historic awamori distillery now producing craft gin under seventh-generation leadership, known for applying traditional awamori techniques to new spirits.