ABV 42% - 700ml
 
• All raw material from the 9148 gin is locally extracted. Wait, does this sound familiar? The official name of the new gin brand is based on George Orwell’s novel, “1984”, with the 19 becoming 91 and the 84 becoming 48.
• A source of inspiration for the distillery Benizakura to switch the numbers around and demonstrate that its gin is completely the opposite. The Japanese 9148 will make you feel entirely free.
• These are all produced with ingredients from Hokkaido, including dried shiitake mushrooms, Hidaka kelp, dried daikon strips, yuzu, cherry blossom, apples and matcha tea.
• Botanicals (11) : These are all produced with ingredients from Hokkaido, including Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, Hidaka Kelp, Dried Daikon Strips, Yuzu, Cherry Blossom, Apples and Matcha Tea.
• Nose : A whole lot of lemon peel, juniper, and just a smidgen of black pepper. It's a London Dry Gin in spirit.
• Palate : We initially get a bit of cinnamon but that's quickly followed by cardamom and juniper. Off the end there's plenty of lemon to be found as well.
• Finish :That juniper lingers quite nicely, and things slowly end with black peppery. • Recommended mixer : Indian / Skinny Tonic water or Soda Water
• Garnish : A wedge of apple / a sprig of apple mint