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Jinzu Gin

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Jinzu Gin was created by bartender Dee Masters after winning Diageo's Show Your Spirit competition in 2013. It is distilled in Scotland using a sake base rather than the more common grain spirit. The botanicals include yuzu, cherry blossom, and juniper. The sake base and Japanese-inspired botanicals give it a distinctive profile compared to traditional London Dry gins.

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Who created Jinzu Gin?

Jinzu Gin was created by British bartender Dee Davies after she won Diageo's Show Your Spirit competition in 2013. The concept came from her interest in Japanese flavors and sake.

What botanicals are in Jinzu Gin?

Jinzu combines juniper with yuzu citrus and cherry blossom, then finishes the drink with Japanese sake. That combination gives it a different profile from a conventional London dry gin.

Is Jinzu Gin made with sake?

Yes, the product is described as British gin finished with Japanese sake. It is more accurate to describe sake as part of the finishing profile than to call it a conventional grain-spirit gin base.

What kind of cocktail suits Jinzu Gin?

Its yuzu, cherry blossom, and sake notes suit simple serves such as a gin and tonic, a highball, or a light martini variation. Keeping the mixer restrained helps preserve the Japanese-inspired flavor profile.

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