Nozawa Onsen Distillery Obuse Craft Gin (OBUSE GIN) | Upcycled Chestnut Shell

The Sustainable Art of Reborn Chestnut Shells | A Premium Craft Gin of Upcycling

A premium craft gin embodying the spirit of sustainability! "OBUSE GIN" is created by Nozawa Onsen Distillery in collaboration with the century-old "Obusedo" — a renowned chestnut mochi shop. Boldly upcycling chestnut shells ("Onikawa") to transform them into a unique smoky sweetness.

Fused with local Tartary buckwheat tea and turmeric, this is a structured, layered liquid art masterpiece filled with Nagano's terroir memory. OBUSE GIN is not just a gin — it's a multi-layered flavor adventure, transforming the land's gifts into unique liquid art. For craft gin collectors, sustainability advocates, chestnut flavor enthusiasts, Nagano spirit lovers, and innovative craft gin connoisseurs seeking a sustainable choice.

Core Distilling Character | The Fusion of Sustainable Craft and Multi-Layered Terroir

• Century-Old Obusedo Mochi Shop Collaboration:Created in collaboration with Japan's century-old chestnut mochi shop "Obusedo" — combining distilling craft with chestnut culture
• Chestnut Shell Upcycling:Boldly upcycling precious chestnut shells (Onikawa), transforming the land's gifts into unique smoky sweetness — practicing sustainability
• Tartary Buckwheat Tea × Turmeric Local Botanicals:Fused with local Nagano Tartary buckwheat tea depth and turmeric's subtle spice — expressing multi-layered terroir memory
• Structured Liquid Art:A multi-layered flavor adventure — chestnut smoky sweetness, buckwheat depth, and turmeric spice weaving Nagano's terroir memory

Tasting Notes

• Nose:Opens with chestnut shell's distinctive smoky sweetness, Tartary buckwheat tea's deep roasted aromatics, and turmeric's subtle spice
• Palate:Structured dimensionality, mid-palate revealing chestnut smoke, buckwheat tea roasted notes, and turmeric spice in layers — vivid Nagano terroir memory
• Finish:Long and unique, chestnut smoke and buckwheat tea lingering — expressing the sustainable art of upcycling

Recommended Serving

• Neat:Chilled and sipped neat to fully experience chestnut smoky sweetness and buckwheat tea depth
• On the Rocks:A slowly melting large ice cube releases more turmeric and buckwheat tea layers
• Creative Gin Tonic:Crafted with a yuzu peel — expressing the crossover dialogue of chestnut and citrus
• Food Pairing:Pairs with chestnut desserts, wagashi, roasted nuts, and cheese platters

Specifications

• Distillery:Nozawa Onsen Distillery (Nagano Prefecture)
• Series:OBUSE GIN (Sustainable Craft Collaboration)
• Collaboration:Obusedo (Century-Old Chestnut Mochi Shop)
• Type:Craft Gin
• Main Botanicals:Juniper, chestnut shells (Upcycling), Tartary buckwheat tea, turmeric
• Philosophy:Upcycling, sustainable craft
• Volume:700ml

The sustainable art of reborn chestnut shells — for craft gin collectors, sustainability advocates, chestnut flavor enthusiasts, Nagano spirit lovers, and innovative craft gin connoisseurs.