ORI-GiN 1848 Tropical & Rich Japanese Craft Gin 500ml
ORI-GiN 1848 Tropical & Rich
Made by Mizuho Shuzo in Shuri, Okinawa, ORI-GiN 1848 brings an awamori base together with ten botanicals. Iriomote Island's aromatic peach pineapple is a key ingredient, alongside the juniper character at the heart of this Japanese craft gin. This is the Tropical & Rich expression, bottled at 48% ABV in a 500ml format.
Product Details
| Producer | Mizuho Shuzo |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shuri, Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
| Expression | ORI-GiN 1848 Tropical & Rich |
| Category | Japanese craft gin |
| Bottle size | 500ml |
| Alcohol content | 48% ABV |
| Base spirit | Awamori made with sakura yeast |
| Botanicals | 10 in total, including juniper and peach pineapple |
| Production feature | Separate extraction and distillation, followed by blending five distillates |
| Packaging | Contact us to confirm |
Tasting Notes
Mizuho describes a rich, tropical style with clear juniper and botanical character. The notes below paraphrase the IWSC's 2022 assessment of this expression; they are not our own tasting or a guarantee for the photographed batch.
- Nose: Juniper with delicate rice, flower and almond nuances.
- Palate: A smooth, silky texture with a ripe, bruised-apple impression.
- Finish: The cited assessment does not provide a separate finish description.
Okinawan Ingredients, Five Distillates
The base awamori uses yeast isolated from cherry blossoms in Motobu, Okinawa. Rather than distilling all botanicals together, Mizuho separates their extraction and distillation to make five component spirits, then blends them. The ten botanicals listed by Japanese retailer LIQUID are juniper, peach pineapple, coriander seed, lemongrass, shell ginger leaf, long pepper, shikuwasa, ginger, black tea and yerba buena.
Mizuho's official product page records an IWSC silver medal in 2021 and bronze in 2019. These are historical awards for the expression. Explore more styles in our gin collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1848 mean?
It refers to Mizuho Shuzo's founding year, not the age or bottling year of this gin.
Is this the Honey Blend or Strawberry edition?
No. The pictured front label identifies the Tropical & Rich expression. Honey Blend, Strawberry and DistiRally NEXT are separate releases.
What is the role of sakura yeast?
It is used to ferment the awamori base. This does not mean the gin is matured in cherry-wood casks.
Are a gift box and a specific batch guaranteed?
Contact us to confirm packaging and the batch currently available. The rear-label photograph shows batch 07, but photographs alone do not guarantee the batch supplied.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Our Shipping Policy states that international orders ship DDU. Customers pay applicable import duties, taxes and local fees, which are excluded from product and shipping prices. US and UK buyers should check their destination requirements; EU buyers should check those of their destination member state. Confirm destination availability and shipping charges at checkout.
What is your return and refund policy?
Our Returning & Exchanging policy generally treats sales as final. For damaged or incorrect items, contact us within 7 days of signing for delivery and obtain a Return Number before returning anything. Incorrect items must remain unopened; photograph breakage safely. Approved refunds go to the original payment method after receipt and inspection.
ORI-GiN 1848 Tropical & Rich
Made by Mizuho Shuzo in Shuri, Okinawa, ORI-GiN 1848 brings an awamori base together with ten botanicals. Iriomote Island's aromatic peach pineapple is a key ingredient, alongside the juniper character at the heart of this Japanese craft gin. This is the Tropical & Rich expression, bottled at 48% ABV in a 500ml format.
Product Details
| Producer | Mizuho Shuzo |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shuri, Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
| Expression | ORI-GiN 1848 Tropical & Rich |
| Category | Japanese craft gin |
| Bottle size | 500ml |
| Alcohol content | 48% ABV |
| Base spirit | Awamori made with sakura yeast |
| Botanicals | 10 in total, including juniper and peach pineapple |
| Production feature | Separate extraction and distillation, followed by blending five distillates |
| Packaging | Contact us to confirm |
Tasting Notes
Mizuho describes a rich, tropical style with clear juniper and botanical character. The notes below paraphrase the IWSC's 2022 assessment of this expression; they are not our own tasting or a guarantee for the photographed batch.
- Nose: Juniper with delicate rice, flower and almond nuances.
- Palate: A smooth, silky texture with a ripe, bruised-apple impression.
- Finish: The cited assessment does not provide a separate finish description.
Okinawan Ingredients, Five Distillates
The base awamori uses yeast isolated from cherry blossoms in Motobu, Okinawa. Rather than distilling all botanicals together, Mizuho separates their extraction and distillation to make five component spirits, then blends them. The ten botanicals listed by Japanese retailer LIQUID are juniper, peach pineapple, coriander seed, lemongrass, shell ginger leaf, long pepper, shikuwasa, ginger, black tea and yerba buena.
Mizuho's official product page records an IWSC silver medal in 2021 and bronze in 2019. These are historical awards for the expression. Explore more styles in our gin collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1848 mean?
It refers to Mizuho Shuzo's founding year, not the age or bottling year of this gin.
Is this the Honey Blend or Strawberry edition?
No. The pictured front label identifies the Tropical & Rich expression. Honey Blend, Strawberry and DistiRally NEXT are separate releases.
What is the role of sakura yeast?
It is used to ferment the awamori base. This does not mean the gin is matured in cherry-wood casks.
Are a gift box and a specific batch guaranteed?
Contact us to confirm packaging and the batch currently available. The rear-label photograph shows batch 07, but photographs alone do not guarantee the batch supplied.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Our Shipping Policy states that international orders ship DDU. Customers pay applicable import duties, taxes and local fees, which are excluded from product and shipping prices. US and UK buyers should check their destination requirements; EU buyers should check those of their destination member state. Confirm destination availability and shipping charges at checkout.
What is your return and refund policy?
Our Returning & Exchanging policy generally treats sales as final. For damaged or incorrect items, contact us within 7 days of signing for delivery and obtain a Return Number before returning anything. Incorrect items must remain unopened; photograph breakage safely. Approved refunds go to the original payment method after receipt and inspection.
Review the full image gallery, including the stopper close-ups. Confirm box inclusion and the exact cosmetic condition with us before ordering if these details are important.
International orders are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Import duties, taxes and local customs fees are not included in the item price or shipping charge and are the customer’s responsibility. Requirements differ between the United States, the United Kingdom, EU member states and other destinations. See our shipping policy for current details.
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The 7-Day Window
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Item Condition
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