Komasa Gin
Komasa Hojicha Japanese Craft Gin 40 50cl
A singular Japanese gin that unites the aromatic depth of toasted hojicha with the clean precision of Kagoshima craft gin.
Komasa Gin Hojicha is a Japanese artisan gin produced in Kagoshima on a base of honkaku shochu and juniper berry spirit. Its identity revolves around toasted hojicha green tea, supported by coriander, juniper and Japanese hinoki to achieve a dry, toasted, vegetal and subtly woody profile. It is a particularly interesting bottle for lovers of contemporary gin and Japanese spirits with strong gastronomic character.
Region
Kagoshima
Volume
500 ml
ABV
45% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Complex, with notes of roasted coffee, chocolate, citrus and toasted tea.
Palate
Dry and direct, with green tea, spices, a vegetal nuance and a delicate iodine touch.
Finish
Long, aromatic and refined, with echoes of violet, spices, wood and hinoki.
Editorial insight
Komasa Hojicha does not seek to resemble a classic London Dry or a conventional citrus gin. Its appeal lies in the tension between toasted, herbal and aromatic wood notes, with a very Japanese elegance and a profile that is particularly seductive for curious palates and gastronomic tables.
Heritage & character
Komasa Jyozo was founded in 1883 in Kagoshima and its history is deeply tied to shochu. The Komasa Gin range emerges as a contemporary reinterpretation of the house's distilling expertise, drawing on ingredients from the Japanese heritage — such as tea and regional botanicals — to create expressions with their own distinct identity.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Komasa Gin
- Category
- Japanese craft gin
- Origin
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Producer
- Komasa Jyozo Co., Ltd.
- Volume
- 500 ml
- ABV
- 45% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Craft Gin
Food pairings
Bottle design
Minimalist Japanese presentation with a clean cylindrical bottle and label centred on the botanical identity of hojicha; packaging format may vary by market.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Komasa Gin Hojicha?
It is a Japanese artisan gin produced in Kagoshima on a honkaku shochu base with a botanical profile centred on toasted hojicha tea.
What makes Komasa Gin Hojicha special?
It stands out for using toasted hojicha as its aromatic centrepiece, alongside juniper, coriander and Japanese hinoki, creating a dry, toasted and decidedly unconventional gin.
How is Komasa Gin Hojicha best served?
Best served very cold, neat, over ice or in simple cocktails such as a dry Martini or a delicate gin tonic that does not obscure its aromatic profile.
Is it a good gift bottle?
Yes. Its Japanese origin, its differentiated botanical proposition and its premium orientation make it an excellent gift for gin and Japanese spirits enthusiasts.
Private access to this reference
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