Akayane Gin Heart "Natsu" (Summer), 720ml

Akayane Distillery is an independently owned and operated distillery located in Ei, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Established in 2006, it produces artisanal spirits using locally grown Satsuma imo sweet potatoes and crystal-clear, mineral-rich groundwater from Mount Kaimondake.

The distillery utilizes both European direct-heating and Japanese indirect-heating stills for distillation, and experiments with diverse cask types for maturation, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak.

The concept of Summer can be felt through gin’s characteristic juniper berry aroma, along with the refreshing scent of shiso, cucumber, and green plums, the elegant and deep flavor of organic green tea along with the sweetness of Satsuma-imo sweet potatoes, and the slight saltiness of konbu kelp. Let one piece of ice melt slowly in the glass and mix with the gin to release the aroma and sharp taste of summer, and enjoy the texture. Make gin on the rocks and add shiso leaves in order to enjoy summer all year round.

Infused with: Juniper Berries, Japanese Plum, Kombu, Cucumber, Shiso leaf, Matcha