Mars Japanese Gin Wabigin 700ml

Japanese Gin “WA BI GIN” is a gin expressing the Traditional Technique of making distilled spirit and Nature in Kagoshima. There are 9 botanicals that are nurtured by diverse natural environments and harvested in various parts of Kagoshima. Botanical materials including Juniper berry, Yuzu (Japanese Citron), Green tea leaf, Ginger, Lemon, Hetsuka bitter orange, Saigon cinnamon leaf, Kumquat, Shell ginger, Perilla (a Japanese herb). Especially Kumquat and Saigon Cinnamon leaf, it’s harvested at South Satsuma Tsunuki area which is near the distillery. For the core botanical Juniper berry, it’s distilled and blended by distillery's own manufacturing method.

At 45% ABV, Wa Bi Gin has aromas of bright citrus with a hint of warm spices. The palate is big with bright, punchy citrus notes at the fore and tapers to a dry and spicy backbone with a long finish. The juniper is present but not overpowering which creates a harmonious blend of flavours. The gin stands up well in a Martini as well as a range of cocktails that highlight some of the local botanicals of the gin.