'The.Juniper.Tree' by Porfidio (Kutani Edition)
'The.Juniper.Tree' by Porfidio (Kutani Edition) is unlike any gin on the shelf: a Mexican agave gin aged five years in virgin chestnut barrels, presented in a hand-painted Kutani porcelain bottle — Japan's celebrated five-colour porcelain, each clay colour fired separately for its signature shine and relief. Built on fresh fermented juniper berries, agave flowers, prickly-pear (tuna) cactus flowers, and dragon-fruit (pitaya) cactus flowers, it's a collector's piece as much as a pour. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Aging: 5 years in virgin Castanea sativa (chestnut) barrels
- Size: 750mL — hand-painted Kutani porcelain bottle (collector edition)
- Botanicals: fermented juniper berries, agave flowers, tuna and pitaya cactus flowers, agave stem (quiote) juice
- Origin: Mexico (Porfidio brand family) — Jalisco per one retailer, unconfirmed
- ABV: NOT PRINTED — retailer listings conflict (40% vs 47%); bottle read required
Kutani Porcelain Meets the Juniper Tree
The name nods to the juniper bush, but the bottle is the headline: each Kutani Edition vessel is hand-painted in the Japanese tradition where five different-coloured clays are fired at different temperatures, giving the surface its tactile relief and glossy depth. Inside, the gin itself spent half a decade in chestnut wood, drawing toasted undertones into an agave-and-cactus-flower spirit that started life as fresh fermented juniper. Explore more from Porfidio or browse gin.
Tasting Notes
Retailer-sourced notes only (no brand source located): robust fresh-juniper aroma with floral cactus notes; a powerful, complex palate — juniper, agave, and cactus in harmony with a smooth texture; a long, warm finish with chestnut undertones.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to appreciate the five years of chestnut influence, or stretch it over one large cube. A pour this unusual deserves a white tasting tray and conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kutani porcelain?
A Japanese porcelain tradition known for five-colour hand painting — each colour of clay is fired separately at different temperatures, producing the signature shine and raised relief.
Is this a Japanese gin?
No — it's a Mexican Porfidio gin; only the hand-painted bottle is Japanese Kutani porcelain.
What proof is it?
Retailer listings conflict (40% vs 47% ABV) — the bottle label is the authority, and we're confirming it.
A porcelain collectible with a five-year gin inside — order The.Juniper.Tree online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.