Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin-Recipe 01 700ml 47%

MASAHIRO OKINAWA CRAFT GIN – RECIPE 1

700ml, 47% abv.     6 bottles/case; 88 cases/pallet

*TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2019: SILVER

The Masahiro gin is the first to come out of the tropical Japanese island of Okinawa. The distillery’s expertise lies in Awamori, Okinawa’s traditional spirit, making gin a new endeavor for the distillery. The botanicals include roselle hibiscus flowers, guava leaves, and Balinese long pepper, but the most interesting addition is goya, the green Okinawan bitter melon. The gin is also distilled in pots stills, as opposed to more traditional columns. At 47% ABV, it’s bursting with floral flavors, tropical fruit, and green notes from the bitter melon.

Masahiro Distillery was founded in 1883 by Shobun Higa, whose father Shozoku Higa was the Master Chef for the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom. With the help of Shozoku Higa’s reputation and connections, the distillery was awarded the license to make the traditional Okinawan spirit ‘awamori’ and has since established itself as one of the oldest and largest distilleries in Okinawa. Shozoku’s passion for cuisine can be found alive and well today in Masahiro Distillery’s company philosophy for producing only the best liquors.

Enhancing tradition with modern business philosophy, Masahiro Distillery is the first Okinawan distillery to be certified for ISO 9001 (the international standard for a quality management system).

Tasting Note:

Nose: Citrus aroma with freshness originally from a Japanese traditional spirit – Awamori

Taste: Feel freshness in the mouth due to its citrus and southern botanicals, originally from Okinawa

Finish: Long-lasting flavor, even after finishing the drink