Kagoshima, Japan, home of the Komasa Gin distillery, is known for Sakurajima komikan - a small, local varietal of Mandarin orange. The fruit gets its name from the local active volcano and the soils in which it grows, resulting in distinct perfumed and sweet characteristics.
The fruit is at the center of this gin, which is also made with coriander and other aromatic botanicals along with juniper. .
Kagoshima, Japan, home of the Komasa Gin distillery, is known for Sakurajima komikan - a small, local varietal of Mandarin orange. The fruit gets its name from the local active volcano and the soils in which it grows, resulting in distinct perfumed and sweet characteristics. The fruit is at the center of this gin, which is also made with coriander and other aromatic botanicals along with juniper.
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Cost
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abv45.0
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Flavored GinA gin flavored, either naturally or artificially with the (pre)dominant flavor(s) listed on the label.
Tasting Notes
"The aroma of orange and orange blossom practically reach right out of the glass to honk the nose! Aside from being VERY orangey (although in a pleasantly perfumey way), the juniper does manage to come come through in the back palate. What's interesting is despite its orangeness, it's not terribly sweet at all - more zesty than sweet - with hints of almond, pistachio and mint. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
90