Japanese Gin score High at the World Gin Awards 2019 – Contemporary Style Gin Category

World Gin Awards 2019 – Contemporary Style Gin Category

Popularity of Japanese gins in the recent times is no mystery for consumers around the world, and the recent World Gin Awards in London proves such theory.

Small and large distilleries around the country are investing high in R&D to be able to compete with some of the best gins around the world, however Japan is ahead of water source quality, the quintessential ingredient for all distils.

These are the best Japanese Gins of the Contemporary Style Gin category at the World Gin Awards in 2019, from Best to Silver trophies.

BEST | Sakurao Original

A craft gin that utilizes 9 kinds of botanicals, including fresh citrus from Hiroshima, and is distilled using a combination of steeping and vapour methods. 47% vol.

Distillery:
CHUGOKU JOZO Co., Ltd.
1-12-1 Sakurao Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 738-8602, Japan
Website: www.sakuraodistillery.com
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GOLD | Benizakura 9148 0101

# 0100 was developed to make it more gin-like. By strengthening the juniper and adjusting the proportion of the recipe, it has a punchy and dry taste. Of course, the 9148 “umami” elements, Hidaka kelp, dried shiitake mushrooms, and dried radish, also have a well-balanced scent and “Amami”. 45% vol.

Distillery:
Hokkaido Jiyuji Whiskey Co., Ltd.
389-6 Sumikawa, Minami-ku, Sapporo 005-0007, Japan
Website: www.hlwhisky.co.jp/
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GOLD | Nikka Coffey Gin

Coffey Gin’s complexity is achieved through the perfect balance between 11 selected botanicals and the silky texture of Coffey distillates. The bright and zesty aroma originating from four kinds of Japanese citruses, Yuzu, Kabosu, Amanatsu and Shequasar, compliments the traditional gin botanicals of juniper berries, angelica, coriander seeds, lemon and orange peels.
There is also a touch of apples, a fruit deeply related to the history of Nikka, followed by pleasantly tangy hints of green Japanese Sansho pepper on the finish. 47% vol.

Distillery:
THE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING Co., LTD
Nikka 1, Aoba, Sendai City, Miyagi 989-3433, Japan
Website: www.nikka.com
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SILVER | Sakurao Hamagou

Hamagou has been known for it’s beautiful fragrance from long ago.
We have selected Hamagou from Miyajima and blended it with other botanicals, and distilled using a combination of steeping and vapor methods. Please enjoy this craft gin with a refreshing fragrance. 47% vol.

Distillery:
CHUGOKU JOZO Co., Ltd.
1-12-1 Sakurao Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 738-8602, Japan
Website: www.sakuraodistillery.com
MEDIA© CHUGOKU JOZO CO., Ltd.

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