Cherry blossom, and other ingredients are now surfacing more often, especially in gin, as drinkers dig deeper into the country and cuisine’s rich heritage and diverse flavour pairings. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

However, the spirits company Destilerias Company actually takes its cue from the Far East for this gin, adding typical Japanese botanicals such as dragon fruit, kumquats and ginger. We proudly moved in to our new distillery in the heart of rural Cheshire at the end of 2020 and have been hand-crafting spirits ever since. From the Jackson's team comes their Japanese Cherry Blossom Gin (which is the key botanical in this Gin). If you’re looking to toast the arrival of the warmer weather, this twist on a classic could be the drink for you.In Japan, there’s a fleeting period during spring when the sakura (cherry) blossoms are in full bloom. Lemon and corriander still shine through, while the orange flavours stand up to the addition of tonic water too.

Our signature alpine dry gin is a multi award winning craft spirit with one of the most beautiful bottles on the market. Here we have a Japanese inspired gin produced in Barcelona and made with rice based spirit, from the same folks who brought you Akori Premium Gin. We redistill our shōchū with juniper, regional citrus, cherry blossom and native botanicals, always exercising restraint in the pursuit of clarity and perfection. With hints of hibiscus, rose, and vibrant pink grapefruit, each sip unveils a burst of cherry blossom notes intertwined with the delightful essence of rose and the zesty touch of pink grapefruit.Though many will choose not to travel this summer, they might indulge in an imaginary trip to the Mediterranean via Hortus World Botanicals’ third and final SKU. which is infused with cherry blossom and sancho peppers, delivers refreshing floral notes on the nose, with lemon and mint, but without masking the all-important juniper aromas. This take on the classic Old Tom, popularised in the 18th century, features botanicals including angelica, coriander, juniper, lemon and orange.

What’s most impressive though is that all three manage to deliver their individual flavours without masking the juniper – an absolute must if gin is to taste like gin, and not just a randomly-flavoured white spirit. Kokoro Gin expertly infused with the Japanese flavour of sakura cherry blossom to produce the perfect gin liqueur.This Gin from the Akori team is inspired by the Japanese Cherry Blossom (if you hadn't guessed from the name) and is made using a ice based spirit, however is produced within Barcelona.