THE SPIRIT OF NOZAWA.
"Our Spirits begin as snowmelt that filters for 50 years through ancient mountain granite. Spirits, made with patience, old wisdom, naive exuberance and locally sourced ingredients. Taste the mountains, the forest and the unique seasons in every drop. The Spirit of Nozawa. Shinshu, Japan."
We're on an epic adventure in the heart of Nozawa Onsen.
We’re a group of passionate individuals in love with our village and the fine art of making world class spirits. We’re hell-bent on sharing the centuries old traditions and natural splendors of Nozawa Onsen with the rest of Japan.
We want to share the warmth of the people, the heat of the onsen, the beauty of the mountains, the freshness of the forest, and the exhilaration of a Nozawa Onsen adventure.
THE FRESH TASTE OF NOZAWA ONSEN SPRING WATER IN EVERY BOTTLE.
LOCALLY SOURCED BOTANICALS
NOZAWA GIN
The Nozawa Gin is our refreshing, signature dry gin. The fragrant aroma is reminiscent of a walk through the forest. Juniper, cedar and lemon deliver a complex finish, best served straight or with soda.
CLASSIC DRY GIN
Our Classic Dry Gin is distilled for the bold and intrepid. Notes of citrus are enhanced by punchy local sansho pepper. The perfect martini or any classic gin drink.
IWAI GIN
Our Iwai Gin is a celebration of Nozawa’s harvest seasons. The subtle flavors of sakura, plum and applewood deliver in this fruity and floral gin. Try it with tonic on ice.
SHISO GIN
Our Shiso Gin is a bright and fruity herbal fusion. The gentle sweet taste of locally grown red shiso delivers an easy to drink gin served over ice or in a variety of cocktails.
MEET THE MAKERS
"Taste the natural bounties of Nozawa Onsen"
“Nozawa Onsen is a village with rich traditional Japanese culture and wonderful natural scenery. The new Nozawa Onsen Distillery is an attractive sightseeing spot for visitors to enjoy and taste different spirits made from the natural bounties of Nozawa.”
— Toshi Tomii: Mayor of Nozawa Onsen
"Enjoy a new Nozawa Onsen story!"
"The beech forests of Nozawa Onsen have high water retention capacity, providing us with hot springs and delicious water for hundreds of years. The taste and aroma of craft gin and whisky made with that water is a new story of Nozawa Onsen."
— Kenji Kono: Director of Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association
"Gin and whisky made from delicious water."
"Nozawa Onsen has wonderful and delicious spring water. Gin and whisky made with this natural spring water is sure to be delicious and surprising. I am really looking forward to pairing it with dishes and desserts."
—Takamasa Hirahara: Local Nozawa Chef