THE HERBALIST YASO GIN NIIGATA 16 BARTENDERS 1st

Sixteen bartenders active in Niigata Prefecture and Echigo Yakuso have teamed up to create "THE HERBALIST YASO GIN NIIGATA 16 BARTENDERS 1st," a special craft gin that captures the charm of Niigata in one drink.

The "salty & citrus" taste of "Sado," the "Sea of Japan," and the "sunset

For this first phase, the three concept words "Sado (World Heritage Site)," "Sea of Japan," and "sunset" are set as the core words, and the flavor theme is "salty & citrus" so that the rich climate and scenery of Niigata can be felt with all five senses.

In addition to juniper berries, the core of the gin, Sado mandarin peel, Sado lemon peel, and algal salt were carefully selected as key botanicals. The mellow sweetness from the Sado mandarin orange, the intense freshness from the Sado lemon, and the deep flavor, minerality, and unique saltiness from the algal salt are in perfect harmony. The moment you take a sip, you will feel as if the sun setting over the Sea of Japan and the magnificent scenery of Sado Island will vividly unfold, providing you with a unique experience.

This special craft gin is filled with ingredients nurtured in the rich local nature, thoughts like the setting sun that warmly illuminates Niigata's future, and the passion of 16 people. Starting with this gin, we will continue with the 2nd and 3rd in the series, introducing new tastes of Niigata to the world.

Niigata Gin & Tonic, the ultimate drink

The Niigata Gin & Tonic is an original cocktail created by the team to bring out the best in this gin. The Niigata Gin & Tonic was conceived with the image of "a beautiful sunset on the Sea of Japan" and will remind you of the sights and smells of Niigata as soon as you sip it.

The glass is decorated with a "salt wave style" representing the rough waves of the Sea of Japan, and "Niigata-born round ice and circular orange peel, reminiscent of a sunset," to clearly convey the concept through both taste and sight. The gin and tonic is designed to be "accessible to everyone, yet unique to Niigata," so that everyone can enjoy it to their heart's content.