Happy 2026 as we start off the year strong with a distinct and versatile gin import for our club. OKA Brand Gin is distilled at the Tsutsumi Distillery in Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan. It is distilled 6 times from 100% rice in a copper-lined stainless steel pot still. All botanicals are added directly to the still during the final distillation. This is a gin crafted to be a workhorse gin — 43% ABV, clean, almost a full liter — but it succeeds as an elegant gin as well. 

This is an easy one to love. 

かんぱい

Will Popko 

PlumpJack Spirits Buyer

OKA Brand Gin

Origin: Kyushu, Japan 

Juniper is the one indispensable ingredient in any gin and OKA Gin uses two types. The European variety used is piney and bright with all the classic aromatics associated with gin. Its Himalayan counterpart has a deeper, earthy flavor that provides balance and nuance. During production periods, OKA Gin combines in-season citrus to add a fresh, bright zest of aroma to this gin. It uses ginger to similar effect, adding a spicy, bitter-sweet clarity to the gin. This is a balanced and robust gin with a rich body any gin lover will appreciate. Wonderful in your favorite highball or negroni riff, this gin absolutely crushes when paired with bright citrus and will grab the attention of even the staunchest juniper-loving purist. This may become your new daily drinker. 

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: sweet citrus, peppercorn, orange oil 

Palate: piney juniper, earthy ginger 

Finish: orange and soft rich richness

Price: $29.99/900mL

Botanicals: 

Macedonia juniper, Himalayan juniper, young ginger, orris root, Sansho peppercorn, yuzu, sudachi, mikan.


Yuzu Highball 

2 oz OKA Brand Gin 

¾ oz Yuzu juice 

¼ oz simple syrup 

1 dash orange bitters 

3 oz soda water 

Add gin, yuzu, simple syrup and orange bitters to a tall glass. Fill with ice and add soda water, giving a quick, gentle stir. Garnish with lemon or orange twist.

Atta Boy 

2 oz OKA Brand Gin 

1 oz dry vermouth 

1 bar spoon grenadine 

Add gin, dry vermouth, and grenadine to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 15 - 18 seconds. Strain into coupe glass. Garnish with orange twist.

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