Wa Bi Gin

Hombo Mars Shinshu is a small batch whisky distillery in Nagano prefecture, that is also making small batch Wa Bi Japanese Gin. This was produced at the new Tsunuki distillery, it sells for ¥3800.

The company is based in Kagoshima Prefecture, and this shōchū-based gin is a testament their lengthy presence in the region. Here we have nine Japanese botanicals:

1. Kumquat
2. Yuzu
3. Green tea leaf
4. Lemon
5. Hetsuka bitter orange
6. Saigon cinnamon leaf
7. Shell ginger
8. Shiso
9. Ginger

All of these botanicals are sourced within Kagoshima Prefecture.