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Jinzu Distillery Co

Jinzu is a Japan-inspired gin that combines traditional British gin botanicals with Japanese ingredients (yuzu, cherry blossom) and a component of distilled Junmai sake. The product was developed in collaboration with Diageo and is produced in Scotland.
  • London (registered office); distillation: Cameronbridge, Scotland · Scotland · United Kingdom

Jinzu Distillery Co

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The story
The Jinzu concept originated from Diageo's 'Show Your Spirit' project: the spirit was created by British bartender Dee Davies, winner of the competition in 2013. After development at Diageo's innovation centers, Jinzu was commercially launched in 2014 and added to the group's portfolio, with production entrusted to Diageo's facilities in Scotland.
Production philosophy
To blend the tradition of British gin with delicate Japanese notes and ingredients, creating a balanced and creative spirit designed for professional mixing and refined consumption.
Territory
United Kingdom — brand managed by Diageo with registered office in London; produced/distilled in Scotland (Cameronbridge).
Production method
Recipe developed in collaboration with the Diageo team: the base is obtained from grain alcohol and a component of distilled Junmai sake. The recipe uses traditional copper pot stills for the distilled portion, followed by integration of the sake distillate and dilution to bottling strength (41.3% ABV).
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills for the gin component; integration/blending with Junmai sake distillate.
Characteristics
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City
London (registered office); distillation: Cameronbridge, Scotland
Categories
  • gin
  • floral gin
  • gin with Japanese influences
Raw materials
  • grain alcohol
  • Junmai sake (distillate)
Representative products
  • Gin Jinzu 70cl
What makes it distinctive
  • Project conceived by Dee Davies, winner of Diageo's 'Show Your Spirit' competition (2013).
  • Combination of British gin and Junmai sake distillate for a soft, creamy finish.
  • Produced/distilled at Diageo's Cameronbridge facility (Scotland) and included in the group's portfolio.
  • Alcohol strength: 41.3% ABV; common format: 70 cl.
  • Distinctive packaging with direct printing on the glass and cork stoppers with wooden caps (premium design).

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