Masahiro
Masahiro Okinawa Japanese Craft Gin 47 70cl
Okinawa's first craft gin, defined by bright citrus freshness and the island's botanical character.
Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01 is a premium Japanese gin produced in Okinawa by the historic Masahiro Shuzo distillery. Distilled at 47% ABV and presented in 70 cl, it combines juniper with local botanicals such as roselle, guava leaves, goya and long pepper for a citrus-forward, floral and spiced profile.
Region
Okinawa
Volume
70 cl
ABV
47% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Fresh citrus aromas, lemon zest, floral notes, crisp juniper and a subtle background sweetness with a tropical nuance.
Palate
Lively and precise on entry, with citrus, tropical fruit, an elegant green bitterness from goya, a mineral touch and the fine spice of long pepper. Juniper accompanies without imposing.
Finish
Long, fresh and clean, with herbal persistence and a lingering spiced tingle that extends the botanical profile.
Editorial insight
Okinawa has a light, humidity and botanical energy quite distinct from mainland Japan, and this gin succeeds in translating that landscape into the glass. It does not attempt to replicate a classic London Dry: it proposes a Japanese, subtropical reading — more perfumed, more verdant, with an attractive citrus tension that suits both the table and premium cocktail work.
Heritage & character
Masahiro Shuzo was founded in 1883 and built its reputation on the production of awamori, one of Okinawa's traditional distillates. That technical and cultural heritage shaped the birth of Okinawa Craft Gin in 2017, a gin conceived to express the island's terroir through local ingredients and a distinctive distillation approach. The brand presents it as Okinawa's first craft gin.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Masahiro
- Category
- Japanese craft gin
- Origin
- Okinawa, Japan
- Producer
- Masahiro Shuzo Co., Ltd.
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 47% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Craft Gin
Food pairings
Bottle design
Restrained, contemporary bottle of Japanese inspiration, built around a clean presentation that underscores the Okinawan origin and the craft character of the distillate.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of spirit is Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01?
It is a premium Japanese contemporary-style gin produced in Okinawa by Masahiro Shuzo. Bottled at 47% ABV, it combines juniper with local island botanicals for a distinctly citrus, floral and herbal profile.
What makes Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01 special?
It is considered Okinawa's first craft gin and incorporates unusual botanicals such as roselle, guava leaves, goya and long pepper. Its production also draws on Masahiro Shuzo's deep historical expertise in awamori.
How is Masahiro Okinawa Craft Gin Recipe 01 best served?
It performs particularly well in a gin and tonic with a neutral premium tonic, in a clean gin soda, or in a dry martini. Serve well chilled and garnish with a lemon twist or Japanese citrus to highlight its fresh profile.
Is it a good gift bottle?
Yes. Its Japanese origin, Okinawan terroir identity and singular botanical profile make it an excellent gift for gin enthusiasts, lovers of Japanese spirits and collectors drawn to bottles with genuine character.
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