Komasa Gin
Komasa Ichigo Japanese Craft Gin 40 50cl
A singular Japanese gin uniting the aromatic depth of roasted hojicha with the clean precision of Kagoshima craft distillation.
Komasa Gin Hojicha is a Japanese craft gin distilled in Kagoshima on a base of honkaku shochu and juniper spirit. Its identity revolves around roasted hojicha green tea, supported by coriander, juniper and Japanese hinoki cedar, yielding a dry, toasted, vegetal and subtly woody profile. A particularly compelling bottle for devotees of contemporary gin and Japanese distillates 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, spice, a vegetal nuance and a delicate iodine touch.
Finish
Long, aromatic and refined, with echoes of violet, spice, wood and hinoki cedar.
Editorial insight
Komasa Hojicha does not aspire to resemble a classic London Dry or a conventional citrus gin. Its appeal lies in the tension between toasted, herbal and aromatic wood — a distinctly Japanese elegance, with a profile that proves especially seductive for curious palates and gastronomic tables.
Heritage & character
Komasa Jyozo was founded in 1883 in Kagoshima, its history deeply bound to shochu. The Komasa Gin range represents a contemporary reinterpretation of the house's distilling expertise, drawing on Japanese heritage ingredients such as tea and regional botanicals to create expressions with their own 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 craft gin distilled in Kagoshima on a honkaku shochu base, with a botanical profile centred on roasted hojicha tea.
What sets Komasa Gin Hojicha apart?
Its distinction lies in roasted hojicha as the aromatic core, alongside juniper, coriander and Japanese hinoki cedar — producing a dry, toasted gin that is anything but conventional.
How is Komasa Gin Hojicha best served?
Very cold — neat, over ice, or in simple preparations such as a dry Martini or a delicate gin and tonic that allow its aromatic profile to express itself.
Is it a suitable gift bottle?
Yes. Its Japanese origin, differentiated botanical proposition and premium positioning make it an excellent gift for enthusiasts of gin and Japanese distillates.
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