ust like their Double Yuzu Gin, Etsu have their Double Orange created at the Akita distillery on Honshu Island. Named after the prefecture it is based in, the Akita distillery is in Akita Prefecture. This prefecture is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, and extends eastwards across the island towards the Ōu Mountains. From botanicals found in these mountains, the gin finds its fresh and light flavours. Over a seven day period, the botanicals used in the creation of this gin are macerated, to ensure all the flavours are extracted. These botanicals include Japanese Bitter Orange peel(as the name suggests), juniper, liquorice root, angelica, and coriander. After final distillation, fresh water from the mountains is added – giving a unique, light taste to this citrus gin. This gin has a strong citrus aroma, with notes of yuzu and lemon joining the predominant orange. As this is a double orange gin, orange is the main flavour within the gin, with hints of japanese yuzu also. Due to the citrus flavours, it also finishes deliciously fresh and leaves the palate refreshed.
