{"product_id":"135-east-dry-gin-hyogo","title":"135 EAST Dry Gin Hyogo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e135 East Hyogo Dry Gin is a Japanese gin from the Kaikyo Distillery in Akashi City, Hyogo — blending traditional London Dry botanicals with Japanese botanicals and finished with a touch of sake, balancing dry juniper against spicy sansho pepper and floral, citrusy yuzu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gin draws its name from the 135th meridian east, which crosses Akashi City in Hyogo prefecture, home of the Kaikyo Distillery. Inspired by the Taisho period — when Eastern culture merged with Western customs — 135 East weaves classic London Dry botanicals together with Japanese ingredients, each enhancing the other, then crowns the blend with a touch of sake for a distinctive East-meets-West dry gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp juniper with floral yuzu citrus and a hint of sake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry gin balanced by spicy sansho pepper and citrusy yuzu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, dry, and aromatic with lingering sansho spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaikyo Distillery, Akashi City, Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Hyogo-Style Dry Gin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e London Dry botanicals, yuzu, sansho pepper, finished with a touch of sake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does 135 East taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry gin balanced by spicy sansho pepper and floral, citrusy yuzu, with crisp juniper and a subtle sake note, finishing clean and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes it Japanese?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade at the Kaikyo Distillery in Hyogo, it blends Japanese botanicals — yuzu and sansho pepper — with classic London Dry botanicals and a touch of sake, an East-meets-West style inspired by the Taisho period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent in a Gin \u0026amp; Tonic with a yuzu or grapefruit garnish, or in a clean Martini where the sansho and yuzu come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does 135 East taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A dry gin balanced by spicy sansho pepper and floral, citrusy yuzu, with crisp juniper and a subtle sake note, finishing clean and aromatic.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes it Japanese?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Made at the Kaikyo Distillery in Hyogo, it blends Japanese botanicals — yuzu and sansho pepper — with classic London Dry botanicals and a touch of sake, an East-meets-West style inspired by the Taisho period.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Excellent in a Gin \u0026 Tonic with a yuzu or grapefruit garnish, or in a clean Martini where the sansho and yuzu come through.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"135 EAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903957209159,"sku":"135-east-dry-gin-hyogo","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/135-east-dry-gin-hyogo-31553076494485.jpg?v=1782414228","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/135-east-dry-gin-hyogo","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}