About This Product :
The Spirit:
Aroma: Citrus aroma with freshness originally from a Japanese traditional spirits – rice spirits.
Taste: Feel freshness in a mouth due to its citrus and southern botanicals originally from Okinawa
Finish: Flavor lasts long after finishing a glass while you feel southern in a mouth
Motto: “This is what Okinawa Gin believes: When you arrive at home, Okinawa Gin relaxes you with its taste and flavor. When you drink at bars, Okinawa Gin are with you in the table in a quiet manner.”
The Ingredients:
Awamori-based with botanicals added. Main botanicals include: Goya (bitter melon), Juniper berries, Guava leaves, Roselle (hibiscus family), Shekwasha (Like a lime), Long Pepper (Sansho)
“We are always inspired by Okinawa’s terroir. Okinawa is a southern island between 2 oceans which is covered with mineral-rich soils. From a historical perspective, Okinawa was the cultural intersection in East Asia, which resulted in Okinawa’s richness in farm products. In this context, we combined juniper berries with five botanicals which express Okinawa’s terroir in a bottle.”
Cocktail Recommendations:
◉ Okinawa Soda served on the rocks in a hi-ball glass
Masahiro Gin：40mL
Soda： Top-off as desired
◉Okinawa Sunset
Masahiro Gin：40mL
Campari：15mL
Lemon juice：15mL
The Distillery:
Masahiro Distillery was founded in 1883 by Shobun Higa. His father – Shozoku Higa (the master chef for Ryuku Kingdom) had an established reputation in Ryuku Kingdom (aka Okinawa). And he was awarded with the license for Awamori (rice spirits). Shozoku’s passion for cuisines is still alive
Masahiro Distillery is famous for its production techniques, prominent qualities, and passion for innovation over 140 years.
