UKIYO Japanese Blossom Gin, 40%, 70 cl

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Det er en meget let drikkelig gin, man smager straks, at der er tale om et destillat af allerfineste kvalitet. Smagen er meget floral – og særligt noterne af kirsebærblomsten og enebæret fanger i både næse og mund.

Producing a good cask-aged Gin is no mean feat, with so much risk and uncertainty, the distiller has to be at the top of their game, but the results are often most rewarding. THE JUDGING CRITERIA Gin is now available in every fruit combination imaginable, but we love the sophisticated flavour of olive leaf, which Australian gin maker Four Pillars uses at the centre of its bottle.Our panel of expert judges will whittle down the entries to a shortlist of between 8 – 12 per award, with the results being announced to the public. Public Voting Opens With an abundance of choice when it comes to flavourings, expect some unique and inspiring entries in this category. Der er meget, der har ændret sig siden de dage i slut 90’erne, hvor der kun fandtes gins som Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire og Gordons tilsat Schweppes tonic. Der er kommet tusindvis af ny gin på markedet.

Nogle er bedre end andre, og nogle er bare helt fantastiske. Det er disse mange forskellige kvalitets gins, du vil kunne finde her hos Ginbutikken. In Japan, there’s a fleeting period during spring when the sakura (cherry) blossoms are in full bloom. In a tradition known as ‘Hanami’ the people head out to celebrate the cascading of these blooms and the change of season.

To qualify for the bursary award, the distillery must be no more than two years old. THE JUDGING CRITERIA This coveted award will be shortlisted to eight finalists by our panel of expert judges. The winner will be decided by the public over a 5 month voting period commencing 31st May, with votes driven through a variety of different content, events, tastings and experiences. THE JUDGING CRITERIA Public voting will close on Sunday 5th November at Midnight at which point, the public vote will be combined with the judges overall scores (where appropriate) to reveal a Winner and two Runners Up.

Union Press Ltd | Wigglesworth House, Fourth Floor, 69 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HH, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7803 2420 The Gin To My Tonic is one of the largest gin communities in the UK, with the aim of raising awareness and celebrating the endeavours of craft distillers from across the UK and beyond. We love nothing more than recommending gins, and what better way to recommend than with our very own annual awards. If you’re after a traditional Plymouth gin, this is it. A must for any home bar, expect a punchy medicinal flavour with juniper and citrus at the fore. Our testers found the herbal, grassy flavours gave way to some faint sweetness, all wrapped up in a gently warming, bitter finish. Ginbutikken er en butik med omdrejningspunkt i GIN, den drives af Kenneth & Jesper, ginentusiaster fra før det blev moderne, samt deres team af dedikerede medarbejdere.The result sings of spring, with an intriguing floral bouquet led by elderflower, rose and lemon balm. Pair it with lemon juice, soda, mint and cucumber wheels for a refreshing spritz to welcome the warmer weather. At Home Tasting Kits will be sold on The Gin To My Tonic Online Store for each Award Category, offering the public the opportunity to become judges from the comfort of their own home. Any young distillery will know that competition means that you have to be innovative, considered and motivated to succeed as a business. This must be reflected in everything you do. So we are expecting this category to be hotly contested and some incredible young distilleries to make it through to the peoples choice finals.

This category is sure to be hotly contested and any gin used in a Martini needs to have a real sense of character. THE JUDGING CRITERIA Ukiyo Rice Vodka was launched in December last year, and is crafted on the tropical island of Okinawa. It was produced in a distillery that makes the local rice spirit awamori, a liquid indigenous to Okinawa. Gin and vodka are exceptionally popular categories in New Zealand, with the gin market expected to grow annually by 11.09% and the vodka market expected to grow annually by 9.94% (CAGR 2022-2025), according to Statista.” It’s exceptionally complex, with a soft whisky-like touch thanks to the precise 71 nights it spends in three different oak casks. The botanicals are next level, including a rare cactus that flowers for just one night a year. With so much going on, you’d be a fool to add tonic, so sip this one neat before heading out for the night. Kent-based Chapel Down is a brand better known for its English sparkling wine production (currently giving champagne a run for its money). However, this fresh and fruity bacchus gin is an impressive addition to its roster.Ukiyo Yuzu Gin is another head turner with the two tone colour design highlighting the mountains and the sea that surround the distillery. As the birthplace of gin, we had high expectations for this Dutch bottle – and it delivered. There’s nothing run of the mill about it; the wheat-based spirit eschews the traditional botanical line-up in favour of a complex, fruit-forward mix of white peach, raspberry and Turkish rose.