Jinzu Gin | 41.3% vol | 70cl | British Gin with Flavour of Cherry Blosom & Yuzu Citrus Fruit | Flavoured Gin Finished with Japanese Sake | Enjoy with Tonic in a Gin Glass

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What is Jinzu? Jinzu draws on almost 250 years of distilling expertise to craft a classically British gin with a delightful Japanese twist. Jinzu is the marriage of British gin with the delicate flavour of cherry blossom and yuzu citrus fruit, finished with a smooth Japanese sake. The drink is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, with a touch of distilled sake for a smooth, creamy finish. The Jinzu take on the classic gin & tonic is a great way to explore the gin’s fresh juniper and citrus-filled flavours. The gin boom, or ginaissance, is still going strong, with the British public buying more of the juniper-based tipple than ever before.

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Jinzu Gin brings English and Japanese traditions together to create an exciting, intriguing spirit. It's made with a blend of Scottish gin (featuring juniper, coriander, angelica, yuzu and Japanese cherry blossom as botanicals) and sake, which brings a luxurious, creamy mouth feel and a subtle, compelling sweetness to its flavour profile. If you’re looking to toast the arrival of the warmer weather, this twist on a classic could be the drink for you.

Distilled from a blend of Scottish gin, this zesty tipple also features Junmai sake, which is perhaps what provides the silky finish and subtle sweetness. We liked it vey much, and immediately compared it to another B&L discovery, Roku which also includes the tartness of Yuzu peel as one of its botanicals. Jinzu smells like a typical London dry – offering juniper and lime – but with floral notes from the cherry and addition of Angelica root. The Coriander provides the finishing warmth, while the sake introduces an earthy element, which is surprisingly pleasant. So whether you’re a fancy martini or plain and simple G&T kind of person, the gin you use will have a great impact on the flavour of your drink. In a bid to tap into the gin craze that shows no signs of slowing down, the trend for Japanese-inspired versions of the spirit has been sweeping the UK. Made with a variety of exotic ingredients, these gins contain one distinctly Japanese element that makes them perfect for spring. The key botanical is cherry blossom, the symbolic flower that is celebrated at festivals around Japan each spring. Juniper, although subtle, underpins the whole profile of this gin with floral notes and hints of sweetness adding intrigue and balance. First launched in July 2013, this raspberry-steeped gin is so prettily pink you almost expect it to taste like candy floss.Scottish made Jinzu is just one example of the blooming tipple. Designed by bartender Dee Davies for Diageo’s Show Your Spirit competition in 2013, this gin includes cherry blossom, yuzu and sake to create a twist on the classic juniper flavour. There is a mix of familiar and unfamiliar with Jinzu. On the one hand, juniper is still present (thank goodness) so we know it’s gin, but on the other, the unfamiliar (to me) earthiness of the Junmai sake gives a different finish. On the nose citrus from the yuzu together with juniper are evident. On the palate a good juniper and citrus flavour gives way to some floral notes from the cherry blossom. There is some warmth towards the end and it’s here that the sake comes through to create a smooth finish. How to drink Zombie movies are one of the most iconic staples of the horror genre, there are plenty of good ones but a whole host that should've stayed dead.

On the nose, Jinzu possesses fruity and floral notes, working well with the seductive sake scent. Due to its unique nature, this gin is the perfect ice-breaker at any dull party. Jinzu has a soft, pleasant feeling in the mouth and is very easy to drink. Juniper from Britain and cherry blossom from Japan is a revelation; why has no one tried this before?Beer and cider contain around 215 calories a pint, wine is around 126 calories per glass and a 5% alcopop has around 237 calories, according to NHS figures. That’s the same amount as a slice of pizza, a Cadbury’s Heroes miniatures bar and three Lees Teacakes respectively. Junmai is brewed using only rice, water, yeast, and koji — there are no other additives, such as sugar or alcohol. This tasty gin is exactly as quoted on the bottle and above – and is yet another find from our trusty Gin Scouts, Bill and Lesley. Jinzu Gin is distilled in Scotland yet is presented with a very Japanese style of painting on the bottle depicting cherry branches and blossom. Its name also giving a hint of the anomalous treasures within and apparently named after Japan’s Jinzu River, which is lined with thousands of cherry trees. Taking Dee's advice you should add a slice of green apple to your G&T - the acidity interacts with the sweetness of the sake perfectly.

One of the first gins to be distilled in Kent since the 1800s, Anno was launched at the end of 2013 by three scientists.When you think of Japan, what do you think of? Sushi? Godzilla? Sake? The rice wine is popular all over the world and is closely associated with Japanese culture. Sake is loved by master and novice alike; you don?t have to know anything about Japan to enjoy this drink. Jinzu pushes the boundaries of gin with its marrying of different cultures and tastes. Flavour Profile: Gin and tonics on the whole are reasonably low in calories when pitted against other alcoholic drinks.