Tenjaku London Dry Gin

Tenjaku London Dry Gin is an 86-proof (43% ABV) Japanese gin built on an unusual dual base — 66% grain spirit and 34% sugarcane spirit — layered with more than ten Western botanicals and a distinctly Japanese essence: fresh seasonal peaches from Yamanashi, yuzu citrus, sansho pepper, and green tea, in pristine Mount Fuji basin water. Respecting London Dry rules (juniper-forward, nothing added after distillation), it earned 93 points at the New York International Spirits Competition, with the distillery named 2022 Japanese Distillery of the Year. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 43% (86 proof)
• Size: 750mL (US)
• Style: Japanese London dry gin
• Botanicals: juniper, orange peel, yuzu, sansho pepper, angelica root, cassia bark, green tea, Yamanashi peach juice, and more than ten Western botanicals
• Production: 66% grain / 34% sugarcane dual base; Mount Fuji basin water; Tenjaku, Japan

London Rules, Japanese Accent

Tenjaku doesn't break the London Dry contract — juniper leads, no post-distillation flavoring — it just speaks it with a Japanese accent: the yuzu lifts where lemon would sit, sansho pepper brings a tingling citrus-spice no Western botanical quite matches, and the cane-spirit fraction of the base adds a creamy, almost honeyed texture under everything. Green tea contributes an herbal astringency that keeps the peach from going soft. Find more Japanese craft in our gin collection alongside the Tenjaku line.

Tasting Notes

Nose: subtle yuzu, honey, juniper, creamy richness from the dual base. Palate: star anise and fennel spice early, then juniper with green tea and soft Yamanashi peach sweetness; rich yet balanced. Finish: medium, gentle sansho warmth, lingering floral-citrus.

How to Enjoy

A classic G&T lets the yuzu and peach breathe; a Martini rewards the silky texture. It also pairs naturally with sushi and delicate Japanese dishes — or explore cocktail builds where the sansho can play off chili or ginger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tenjaku gin Japanese?
Yuzu, sansho pepper, green tea, and fresh Yamanashi peaches layered over classic Western botanicals, with water from the Mount Fuji basin.

What is the proof of Tenjaku gin?
86 proof (43% ABV) in the US 750mL format.

Why a grain-and-cane base?
The 34% sugarcane fraction adds a creamy, slightly honeyed texture rarely found in standard London Dry gins.

East meets West in the glass — order Tenjaku London Dry Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.