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Rising Sun Gin
With the cherry blossom trees subsiding into beautiful copper lanterns at the turn of autumn, we look to Japan, also known as the Land of The Rising Sun, as our inspiration for this interestingly umami gin. Wishing to steer away from the intensely overpowering Japanese flavours such as teriyaki and wasabi, this gin uses more delicate Japanese botanicals.
Tasting Notes
The Nose
A balanced combination of savoury earthiness and vibrant orange with fresh mint
The Palate
Citrus pulls through first, followed by a refreshing celery salt and menthol pepperiness.
The Finish
A full finish, ending with sweet liquorish notes.
Botanicals
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Shiso
A Japanese herb belonging to the mint family brings a rich, earthy savoury note that is almost reminiscent of sweet potatoes.
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Sesame Seeds
Adding sesame seeds to macerate with the rest of the botanicals increases these flavours and gives the gin a wonderfully rich, toasty mouthfeel.
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Sun-ripened Satsumas
To balance out the savoury earthiness, this gin is brightened by the addition of Japanese sun-ripened satsumas.
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Matcha Tea
Provides a dry, fresh menthol-like element to the palate and works with the other botanicals to provide a unique umami flavour.
More Product Information
Shiso, a Japanese herb belonging to the mint family brings a rich, earthy savoury note that is almost reminiscent of sweet potatoes. Adding sesame seeds to macerate with the rest of the botanicals increases these flavours and gives the gin a wonderfully rich, toasty mouthfeel. To balance out the savoury earthiness, this gin is brightened by the addition of Japanese sun-ripened satsumas. The use of Matcha tea combined with Szechuan pepper helps to provide a dry fresh menthol-like element to the palate, with this combination of Japanese themed botanicals giving this gin a unique umami flavour.
“I love this in an ‘Old Fashioned’. Combine it with sugar syrup and a few dashes of orange bitters.”
Sipsmith Dini