Nozawa Onsen | Iwai Sansho Pepper Gin

Iwai Gin is a Japanese craft gin produced by Nozawa Onsen Distillery in Nagano, a region known for pure alpine water and pristine mountain air. Built on a classic juniper foundation, it is layered with carefully selected botanicals including bright citrus and distinctive Japanese sansho pepper.

On the nose, crisp juniper and fresh citrus lead, followed by delicate spice and subtle herbal lift. The palate is clean and structured, with gentle warmth and a refined, dry finish that reflects its mountain origin. Balanced yet characterful, Iwai Gin works beautifully in a simple gin and tonic, a dry Martini, or contemporary Japanese-inspired cocktails. Elegant, precise and quietly distinctive.