{"title":"Gin","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kikka-gin-navy-strength-59-700ml","title":"Kikka Gin - Navy Strength 59% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile most gin will be doused in a generous serve of tonic water, Kikka Gin deserves to be sipped without any adulterations. Produced at Yamato Distillery in Nara - an offshoot of Yucho Shuzo, the producers of the insanely delicious Kaze no Mori sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing in at a whopping 59% ABV this craft gin is citrus forward with a clean refreshing nose. Despite the high alcohol content, as a sipping gin Kikka has a silky-smooth palate with predominate upfront sweet citrus from the Tachibana followed by mild spice from the Juniper and Touki. We have never tasted a more balanced gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do feel the need for a splash of tonic, the citrus flavour cuts through so there is no need for any garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKikka Gin is made by single shot distillation of a rice-based spirit and just three locally sourced botanicals – Tachibana, Touki leaves and Juniper berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamato Tachibana is a species of wild citrus, a variety of mandarin, one of Japan's oldest citrus fruit and extremely rare. Yamato Touki is a type of Japanese Angelica, the leaves have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Nara has been the centre for traditional medicine in Japan since about 700 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of Kikka gin is very limited - produced in small batches using rare Nara botanicals. If you are a gin drinker this one is not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37372078096578,"sku":"YU10K800","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kikka-gin-navy-strength-700ml-sakeshop.jpg?v=1771839688"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-night-traveller-gin-700ml","title":"Yamamoto Night Traveller Gin 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCraft gin by Yamamoto san based on sake kasu with over 30 botanicals from Japan and around the world. Local botanicals from Akita Prefecture: Balloon flower, chamomile, Akita cedar leaf, Hiyama tea, apple and Japanese parsley. Botanicals from the world: Juniper berries, coriander,cinnamon, lemon peel, lemongrass, lemon balm, orange peel, orange flower, peppermint, eucalyptus, cassis and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight Traveller is made on a base of Kasutori Shochu distilled in house with a clear and distinct ginjo character. As you can imagine with so many botanicals the palate is complex yet strangely balanced. One sip delivers a royal flush of citrus, the next sip juniper, aniseed and a touch of cedar followed by a touch of mint and cassis. Sit and sip over a big cube of ice or make into a Dirty Martini - triple the olives thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438632669378,"sku":"YA15K800","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-night-traveller-gin-700ml.jpg?v=1662889338"},{"product_id":"kikka-gin-strawberry-700ml","title":"Kikka Gin Strawberry 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamato Distillery in Nara – is an offshoot of Yucho Shuzo, the producers of the insanely delicious Kaze no Mori sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gin is definitely one to mix. The fragrant strawberry seems to intensify with dilution and lends itself to both cocktails and mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when mixed with high quality tonic, the strawberry flavour punches through. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from Strawberries, this Kikka Gin adds just three locally sourced botanicals – Tachibana, Touki leaves and Juniper berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamato Tachibana is a species of wild citrus, a variety of mandarin, one of Japan's oldest citrus fruit and extremely rare. Yamato Touki is a type of Japanese Angelica, the leaves have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Nara has been the centre for traditional medicine in Japan since about 700 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of Kikka gin is very limited - produced in small batches using rare Nara botanicals. If you are a gin drinker this one is not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866989416642,"sku":"YU21K800","price":168.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kikka-gin-navy-strawberry-700ml-sakeshop.jpg?v=1771839732"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/collections\/gin\/kaze-no-mori.oembed","provider":"Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}