Ori-Gin1848 Tropical & Rich Gin - 500ml
Ori-Gin 1848 was created with the idea of capturing the essence of Okinawa in a single sip. Its style is tropical and full-bodied, underpinned by fresh botanical tones. Juniper provides the classic backbone, supported by layers of flavour that reveal Okinawa’s distinctive character.
The base spirit is Awamori brewed with cherry blossom yeast, isolated from the blossoms of Motobu Town, known for Japan’s earliest cherry blossom festival. To this, nine botanicals from Okinawa are added, including fragrant peach pineapple from Iriomote Island as the signature ingredient. Whenever possible, fresh produce from local farms is used to guarantee quality.
In contrast to conventional methods where all botanicals are distilled together, each element here is distilled separately to preserve its individuality. Five raw spirits are created—demanding more than five times the work of standard production—and then blended to achieve precise balance.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo remains the oldest existing brewery in the Shuri Sanka districts. Its Awamori, once reserved as a precious sake for the royal court, reflects centuries of tradition. Today the distillery continues to protect this heritage while developing new expressions that link Okinawa’s past and present.
| Prefecture: | Okinawa |
|---|---|
| Alcohol: | 40.0% |
| Style: | Gin |
| Content: | 500ml |
| Importer: | Sake.nl - own exclusive import |
Product information "Ori-Gin1848 Tropical & Rich Gin - 500ml"
Ori-Gin 1848 was created with the idea of capturing the essence of Okinawa in a single sip. Its style is tropical and full-bodied, underpinned by fresh botanical tones. Juniper provides the classic backbone, supported by layers of flavour that reveal Okinawa’s distinctive character.
The base spirit is Awamori brewed with cherry blossom yeast, isolated from the blossoms of Motobu Town, known for Japan’s earliest cherry blossom festival. To this, nine botanicals from Okinawa are added, including fragrant peach pineapple from Iriomote Island as the signature ingredient. Whenever possible, fresh produce from local farms is used to guarantee quality.
In contrast to conventional methods where all botanicals are distilled together, each element here is distilled separately to preserve its individuality. Five raw spirits are created—demanding more than five times the work of standard production—and then blended to achieve precise balance.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo remains the oldest existing brewery in the Shuri Sanka districts. Its Awamori, once reserved as a precious sake for the royal court, reflects centuries of tradition. Today the distillery continues to protect this heritage while developing new expressions that link Okinawa’s past and present.
| Prefecture: | Okinawa |
|---|---|
| Alcohol: | 40.0% |
| Style: | Gin |
| Content: | 500ml |
| Importer: | Sake.nl - own exclusive import |
Founded in 1848, during the first year of the Kaei era, Mizuho Shuzo was established in the ancient city of Shuri, at the time when King Shō Tai sat on the throne of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Its history has been closely intertwined with the royal family, nurturing a tradition that continues to this day.
Awamori from Mizuho Shuzo represents the heritage of Ryukyu Awamori, a spirit once regarded as a precious sake, produced exclusively in the three districts surrounding Shuri Castle (Shuri Sanka). Among these three, Mizuho Shuzo holds a unique place as the oldest surviving brewery, originally founded in Toribori-chō.
Today, the brewery carries forward this legacy, safeguarding the craftsmanship of Awamori while remaining deeply rooted in the history and culture of Shuri.
How we pack your order
Safe & careful packaging
- Every sake bottle is individually wrapped and secured with shock-absorbing materials.
- Reinforced dividers keep bottles from touching.
- Box sizes: 13612 bottles—combined so everything fits snugly.
- Premium/limited editions receive extra protection (neck/base guards + added cushioning).
Temperature control
- To preserve flavour and aroma we use insulated packaging and, when needed, cold packs.
- Summer/Winter protocol: during heat or cold snaps we adjust packaging and dispatch day.
- Moisture-resistant inner layer used where appropriate to prevent condensation.
Reliable delivery
- Shipped with trusted carriers. You receive track & trace and email updates.
- Timed delivery or pickup point available (carrier dependent).
- Missed delivery? We’ll attempt again automatically or route to a nearby pickup point.
Sustainable packaging
- FSC-certified cartons and 100% recyclable void fill.
- Less plastic: paper tape and reuse of clean supplier boxes where possible.
- Compact packing to avoid shipping air and reduce CO₂.