Kaikyo 135 East Hyogo Dry Gin [700ML]

Description

What happens when Japanese precision meets the art of gin distillation at the exact point where the 135° East meridian crosses Hyogo Prefecture?

Kaikyo 135 East Hyogo Dry Gin represents a masterful fusion of traditional London Dry botanicals with distinctly Japanese ingredients. This exceptional gin from Akashi’s Kaikyo Distillery incorporates yuzu, shiso leaf, and sansho pepper alongside classic juniper, creating a profile that’s both familiar and refreshingly unique. Unlike conventional gins, this expression benefits from a splash of distilled Junmai sake that mellows the heat, setting it apart from other premium Japanese gins like Nikka Coffey Gin and Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin.

• Distillery: Kaikyo Distillery at Akashi Sake Brewery – established sake expertise
• Region: Akashi, Hyogo, Japan – named after the 135° East meridian
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for cocktails and neat sipping
• Volume: 700ml
• Production: Vacuum distillation preserves delicate aromas, grain neutral spirit base
• Tasting Notes: Bright juniper and yuzu citrus on the nose, smooth palate with floral shiso and warming sansho pepper, finishing with elegant lingering freshness and refined citrus oil sweetness
• Best Served: Neat, on rocks, or in gin tonics garnished with yuzu peel

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has found this gin’s vacuum distillation process preserves the delicate Japanese botanicals beautifully, while the sake addition creates an unexpectedly smooth mouthfeel that distinguishes it from conventional dry gins.

Ideal for: Sophisticated entertaining and gifting to gin enthusiasts. Pairs with: Japanese cuisine, sashimi, and light Malaysian seafood dishes. Recommended for: Those exploring premium Japanese spirits alongside selections like Togouchi Japanese Whisky.