DistiRally NEXT is an annual event that brings together gin makers from all over Japan to create a special gin with the ingredients they bring to the table, We decided to distill and blend all 22 ingredients, including juniper berries, into a single distillate. We made many adjustments to balance each ingredient as THE HERBALIST YASO.
And the finished zine was "Imaginary Leaves on Trees in the Forest".
Each leaf of the trees has its own character and various faces. The finish is characterized by the change in aroma felt each time it is left in the glass and the change in taste from the time it is in the mouth to after drinking, with the first half feeling youthful and dignified, and the sweetness and roundness coming through in the middle to the second half.
When mixed with tonic, the fruity and floral notes come to the fore. The taste is moderately sweet but also has a strong bitterness, so the finish is clean.
With soda, the floral and Japanese herbal flavors are robust, with a lingering citrus acidity that is gentle.
When served with hot water, it has a citrus and floral aroma and a bitter taste with a herbal flavor, so we recommend adding a little syrup.
Just as each distillery has its own gin.
THE HERBALIST YASO GIN DistiRally NEXT 2024 has 22 different ingredients that make a statement. Take your pick of how you like to drink it, and let your thoughts wander about Japanese gin.
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［Wildflowers]
Mugwort, turmeric, dokudami, lotus leaf, ginseng, ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Hypericum erectum, Kumazasa, dandelion root, reishi, amachazuru, tochu leaf, plantain, kanzo, pine leaf, nandina leaf, amadokoro, tsuyu weed, tsuruna, maca, tongkat ali, habuso, pigeon pea, horsetail, and loquat leaf, Lakanka, Chinese juniper, wolfberry, lentil, peach leaf, Ginkgo biloba, ginkgo biloba, gentian, fig leaf, safflower, ezo-ukogi, enmei, molokheiya, Japanese mugwort, red mulberry, wolfberry leaf, oyster leaf, chamomile, quince, shiso leaf, mulberry leaf, Chinese megus tree, Deseki ginseng, kikyo root, jujube, salacia, matatabi, ebisu grass seed, red ginseng, agaricus, rooibos, amla nut, onion hull, cat's claw
［Fruits]
plum, kumquat, fig, tangerine, pineapple, apple, grape, melon, lemon, grapefruit, apricot
［Vegetables]
Capsicum, ginger, shiitake mushroom, carrot, onion, parsley, cabbage, burdock, bean sprout, garlic
［Seaweeds.]
Kelp, funori (seaweed)
[22 botanicals]
Juniper berry, kaya nut, lemon verbena, orange, eau de cologne mint, ginger, lemon peel, ginger leaf, red shiso, Sakurajima komikan, hebesu, cinnamon, fig leaf, cypress leaf, magnolia leaf, kakidoosi leaf, mugwort, kumquat, orris root, kumazasa, chili pepper, lemongrass
Content: 700ml
Alcohol: 45%
Price: 7,480 yen (including tax)
