| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Gin |
| Produced In | Japan |
| ABV | 48% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $84.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2026-08-04 |
Nozawa Onsen Classic Dry Gin Review
This Japanese-style gin is produced in the Nagano Prefecture using rice, local spring water, and native botanicals like sansho pepper and Hiroshima lemon. It’s potent in both flavor and proof (48 percent ABV); fruity and floral on the nose, more citrusy and a bit spicy on the palate.
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