UKIYO Japanese Blossom Gin, 40%, 70 cl

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Coming in at 40% abv, the flavour profile of the Old Tom is slightly sweeter than a London dry, but drier than varieties found in the Netherlands. The discounter is hosting its gin festival from 15 July, with 10 Hortus SKUs inspired by destinations around the globe hitting shelves, including a new Hortus World Botanicals collection. Located just 2 miles outside Alderley Edge on Turnock Farm, a part of the illustrious Capesthorne Hall Estate, we are both in the middle of nowhere yet a stone throw from everywhere. And for a traditional London Dry with a floral style, , a craft distiller from Leicestershire, has given its gin a pink twist with preserved cherry blossom, hibiscus, rose and pink grapefruit. 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.

Of course, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many nature lovers don't have the chance to visit the blooms in person this year, but that doesn't mean you can't still bring some cherry blossom magic into your own home — cocktail style. Once you have subscribed your subscription is active within immediate effect to take advantage of the exclusive offers, discounts and more.A brilliantly floral gin from the Jackson's range, featuring Japanese cherry blossom as its star botanical.

The fruits of this endeavour are born out in the delicate blossom aromas that emulate those found in the mountains and coastline surrounding our home in Kagoshima.

Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. What’s most impressive though is that all three manage to deliver their individual flavours without masking the juniper – an absolute must if gin is to taste like gin, and not just a randomly-flavoured white spirit. In Japan, there’s a fleeting period during spring when the sakura (cherry) blossoms are in full bloom. abv gin features delicate hints of sancho peppers and cherry blossom, which are sourced in Japan, says Lidl. We proudly moved in to our new distillery in the heart of rural Cheshire at the end of 2020 and have been hand-crafting spirits ever since.