Akayane Gin Heart "Aki" (Autumn), 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 sweet flavor of steamed Satsuma-imo sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and vanilla, followed by the subtle aroma of kabosu citrus and refreshing juniper berry.
Try it as “hot gin” to feel the changing of the seasons: First pour warm water (about body temperature) into a cup, and the add the gin to release the refreshing scent of juniper. Add one dried shiitake mushroom to increase the flavor and umami of autumn, and enjoy the most of the season.

Infused with: Juniper Berries, Sweet potato skins, Vanilla, Maitake, Shimeji, Kabosu