Gin lovers of Tokyo, get ready to celebrate! The grand opening of the ‘Echigo Herb Distillery CRAFT GIN STAND’ in trendy Omotesando is a game changer. Imagine sipping on the finest domestic craft gin, made by the world-renowned Echigo Herb company, based in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.
The stand started serving up happiness in liquid form from July 8, 2023. And hold your breath – or better yet, your glass – because there’s more!
A Gin-ful Summer
To mark its opening, this hip new gin stand is serving up free gin every day from July 8 to September 30, 2023. That’s right, you heard it here first! You can choose from a refreshing gin and tonic, a cool gin soda, or a non-alcoholic gin and tonic, and your first drink of the day is on the house. So, clear your calendars and bring your friends because it’s time to make this the summer of gin!
Gin Masters at Work
Echigo Herb Distillery is no stranger to accolades. They’re a health food and liquor manufacturer that bagged top honours at the world’s number one liquor tasting competition, ‘IWSC 2022’, and Asia’s largest liquor tasting competition, ‘TWSC 2023’. Their unique spirits and domestic craft gins are a sublime mix of alcohol produced in the process of making health food products and wild herbs.
A Quick Note On The Japan Rail Pass Price Hike
The price of the wonderful Japan Rail Pass is going up a massive 62% in October but there’s still time to lock in the old rates if you’re quick. Klook still offers the old prices so if you buy before September 30th you can travel with the old prices until December 28th, 2023.
A Drink That Heals
Boasting a mix of around 80 types of ingredients, with wild herbs at the forefront, these gins are not your average knock-you-off-your-feet booze. They’re meant to be savored as a soothing aromatic drink – because who said a good time needs a hangover?
Remember, to get your hands on these free gin offerings, all you need to do is register as a friend on their official LINE account and sign up for a free membership. Easy peasy!
The Place to Be
The ‘Echigo Herb Distillery CRAFT GIN STAND’ is located at 4-1-22, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Open from 13:00 to 20:00 from Tuesday to Friday and from 11:00 to 18:00 on weekends and holidays, this place is sure to become your new hangout. Just keep in mind that they take a break on Mondays!
On The Menu
Take your pick from their classic Gin Tonic ‘The Herbalist Yaso Gin’, the refreshing Gin Soda ‘The Herbalist Yaso Gin’, or the non-alcoholic Gin Tonic ‘Non Alcoholic Gin – Lavender Field in the Forest’. The non-alcoholic option is a limited edition, so grab it while you can!
So what are you waiting for? Get yourself down to Omotesando and let the good times (and gin) roll at the ‘Echigo Herb Distillery CRAFT GIN STAND’. Just remember, drink responsibly, and savor every sip. Enjoy your summer of gin!
