Kyoya Yuzu Gin is a Japanese gin built on a sweet-potato shochu base and distilled with yuzu, hyuganatsu, and sansho pepper, bottled at 47% ABV.

Yuzu Gin is produced by Kyoya Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in Kyushu, founded in 1834. Kyoya is helping lead the Japanese gin category while staying rooted in its premium shochu heritage. The distillery uses small 200-liter stainless Japanese stills and distills its botanicals separately — a time-intensive process that allows precise control over the spirit's flavor. The unusual sweet-potato shochu base lends a lovely, complex richness rarely found in gin.

Tasting Notes

Well-balanced, presented as a twist on a London dry style. The sweet potato gives extra body and sweetness, moderated by the sour, bitter notes of hyuganatsu citrus, with yuzu and sansho pepper adding aromatic lift.

Specifications

Distillery: Kyoya Distillery (founded 1834)
Style: Japanese Gin
Base: Sweet potato shochu
Botanicals: Yuzu, hyuganatsu, sansho pepper
Origin: Kyushu, Japan
Proof: 94 (47% ABV)
Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Kyoya Yuzu Gin unusual?
It is built on a sweet-potato shochu base rather than a neutral grain spirit, giving it extra body and a complex richness.

What botanicals are used?
Yuzu, hyuganatsu citrus, and sansho pepper.

How should I serve it?
Straight up, in a tonic, or in a Fitzgerald or other cocktail as a refreshing alternative to dry gin.

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Kyoya Yuzu Gin Japanese Gin 750mL