Etsu The Original
Etsu is an artisanal gin born from an ancestral recipe. It means “pleasure” in Japanese.
Distilled at the Asahikawa distillery on the northern island of Hokkaido, Etsu gin is distinguished by the balance of the botanicals that compose it and by the purity of the water from the Taisetu mountain. For added strength and character, this gin is distilled with the botanicals after 22 hours of maceration.
Juniper berries, liquorice and angelica roots, coriander seeds but also Japanese yuzu and bitter orange peel blend perfectly in this fresh and round gin.
A true ode to Japan, Etsu is ideal for cocktails or with a tonic.
43° – 70 cl
GLOBAL GIN MASTERS
Master 2025
IWSC
Gold 2024
GLOBAL GIN MASTERS
Gold 2023
The botanicals
The soul of ETSU Gin lies in a unique blend of Japanese botanicals, selected for their aromatic purity and taste harmony. Each ingredient plays a key role in the balance of the gin, bringing depth and complexity to every expression in the range.
Inspired by Japanese artisanal methods, ETSU Gin combines emblematic botanicals, where citrus fruits, flowers, spices and woody notes come together in perfect symbiosis.
YUZU
The pre-dried japanese yuzu peel creates zesty and fresh notes.
ORANGE bitter
Green orange bitter peel delivers body and a citrus-based flavour profile.
CORIANDER
The presence of coriander seeds adds a touch of sweetness and a hint of minty freshness.
Juniper
Juniper is the queen botanical of gin. These berries provide a tangy, peppery flavour.
Liquorice
Liquorice root gives an aniseed and woody taste with a touch of bitterness.
Angelic
Angelica root offers characteristic bitter notes and warmth feeling in the mouth.
The tasting notes
APPEARANCE
Clear, transparent.
NOSE
Floral and vegetal, with pronounced citrus notes.
PALATE
Fresh and well balanced with pepper notes and a touch of liquorice.
FINISH
Rounded, supple, silky.
The ETSU Gin cocktails
The perfect blend of roundness and balance, the very essence of ETSU Gin.
Matcha & Miso Sour
A rich, unexpected sour, with umami, freshness and smoothness.
