Ethical Spirits Cacao Sweety Valentine Gin Set 2024
This is an alcoholic Japanese craft gin gift set—not a 0% product. The box contains CACAO ÉTHIQUE at 46% ABV and the pink SWEET BOUQUET at 39% ABV, each in a 200ml bottle, plus a serving guide. Enjoy the two gins separately with soda or tonic, or blend them in your preferred ratio as an adult home cocktail.
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Product Details
| Producer | The Ethical Spirits & Co. |
|---|---|
| Release | cacao:sweety — Valentine Gin Set 2024 |
| Category | Japanese craft gin gift set |
| Contents | CACAO ÉTHIQUE 200ml; SWEET BOUQUET 200ml; serving guide; gift box |
| CACAO ÉTHIQUE strength | 46% ABV |
| CACAO ÉTHIQUE botanicals | Cacao husk and juniper berry |
| SWEET BOUQUET strength | 39% ABV |
| SWEET BOUQUET botanicals | Juniper, coriander seed, Damask rose, raspberry, orris root, chamomile, kaffir lime leaf, lemon peel, lavender, hibiscus, rosemary, red rose, osmanthus, jasmine, pink pepper, tonka bean and shikuwasa |
| Country | Japan |
| Release format | Limited 2024 Valentine edition |
| Packaging | Included |
Tasting Notes
The following notes summarise the producer’s release information; individual impressions may vary.
CACAO ÉTHIQUE
- Nose: Rich, balanced cacao aroma with classic juniper.
- Palate: Roasted cacao-husk character and aromatic sweetness carried by a full-strength gin.
- Finish: Lingering cacao fragrance with a dry juniper frame.
SWEET BOUQUET
- Nose: A generous floral bouquet of rose, lavender, hibiscus and jasmine.
- Palate: Sweet floral tones accented by fresh and dried raspberry, citrus and pink pepper.
- Finish: Fragrant, fruity and softly spicy.
Two Gins Designed to Mix
Released in January 2024, the set pairs an ethical gin distilled with cacao husk—an ingredient normally discarded during chocolate production—with a newly distilled pink floral gin. The producer designed the pair for mixing at home in different proportions, while also recommending each gin separately with soda or tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this set alcohol-free?
No. CACAO ÉTHIQUE is 46% ABV and SWEET BOUQUET is 39% ABV. This product is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
What is included?
The producer lists one 200ml bottle of CACAO ÉTHIQUE, one 200ml bottle of SWEET BOUQUET, a serving guide and the Valentine gift box.
How should I drink the two gins?
Blend them in your preferred ratio for the intended cacao-and-floral cocktail, or serve either gin separately with soda or tonic. These are full-strength spirits, so measure pours accordingly.
What makes CACAO ÉTHIQUE “ethical”?
It uses cacao husk, the outer material left from chocolate production, and distils its aroma into gin rather than treating it as waste.
Is this the 2024 Valentine release?
Yes. The exact published set combines CACAO ÉTHIQUE and the pink SWEET BOUQUET and was released as the limited 2024 Valentine edition.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Orders ship from Japan. Alcohol import rules, customs duties and taxes vary by destination and are the customer’s responsibility. Review our USA delivery information or Europe delivery information and confirm local eligibility before ordering.
What is the return and refund policy?
Change-of-mind returns are not accepted. If an item arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within seven days of signing for the parcel and obtain a Return Number before sending anything back. Incorrect items must remain unopened and in their original condition. See Returning & Exchanging.
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