UTAGE GIN – A TOAST TO CONNECTION

Available Tuesday, 15th October 2025!

Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery proudly presents Utage Gin, a limited release inspired by the Japanese word for “feast” or “banquet.”

Crafted to celebrate connection, gratitude, and the art of gathering around the table, this unique gin balances bold wasabi warmth, savoury sesame, bright citrus zest, and the mellow depth of genmaicha green tea. Macerated with yukari, wasabi powder, white sesame seeds, and genmaicha before being vapour infused with juniper, lemon, grapefruit peel, and more green tea, it was carefully reduced to 46% ABV to capture its bold yet refined flavour.

Utage Gin honours the unwavering support of our Japanese distributor and pays homage to Japan’s refined flavours. It’s a spirit that invites you to raise a glass, share a meal, and enjoy a moment of connection.

This limited release is available only online or at the distillery, so don’t miss your chance to secure a bottle of this one-of-a-kind expression before it disappears.

Bold, but balanced. Perfect in our sake and gin martini, or over ice with your favourite tonic. 

ABV: 46%
Bottle Size: 500ml

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh wasabi and bright citrus peel cut through juniper with a delicate sesame seed finish.

Palate: Mouth-coating wasabi warmth wraps dry juniper and zesty freshness, finishing with nutty sesame and savoury depth.
A festival of umami and zest in one sip.

Ingredients

Juniper, Yukari, Wasabi Powder, Sesame Seeds, Genmaicha Green Tea, Lemon Peel, Grapefruit Peel

Production

At Granddad Jack’s, we strive to create spirits that celebrate culture, craftsmanship, and connection. For this release, we macerated our neutral spirit with yukari, wasabi powder, sesame seeds, and genmaicha tea, then vapour infused it with juniper, citrus peels, and more green tea. Finally, we reduced it to 46% ABV to showcase the balance of bold flavour and smooth drinkability.