Craft Gin 'ohoro GIN' from Niseko Wins 3 Awards Including Two Gold Medals at London International Competition
Niseko Distillery's 'ohoro GIN' series received three awards, including two gold medals, at the London Spirits Competition 2026. 'ohoro GIN Standard' and 'ohoro GIN Limited Edition Japanese Peppermint' won gold, while 'ohoro GIN Limited Edition Lavender' received a bronze, celebrating their commitment to local Niseko ingredients.
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Niseko Distillery Co., Ltd. (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido; Representative Director: Jiro Nagumo; hereinafter 'Niseko Distillery') received awards for its craft gin 'ohoro GIN' series at the international spirits competition 'London Spirits Competition 2026' held in London, UK.
'ohoro GIN Standard' won a Gold Medal in the London Dry Gin category, 'ohoro GIN Limited Edition Japanese Peppermint' won a Gold Medal in the International Style category, and 'ohoro GIN Limited Edition Lavender' won a Bronze Medal in the Contemporary Style category.
'London Spirits Competition' is an international spirits competition that evaluates not only quality but also overall market appeal, including value for money and package design.
ohoro means 'to continue' in the Ainu language. We named it with the wish that this gin, born in Niseko, would be cherished by many people and continue for a long time into the future.
The award-winning 'ohoro GIN' series is committed to local ingredients, using pristine underground water from Niseko Annupuri and botanicals grown in Niseko-cho, such as bog myrtle and Japanese peppermint. All of these gins aim for a clear and well-balanced taste, keeping in mind their ease of use as a cocktail base.
Receiving recognition at such an international competition, with many spirits entered from around the world, is a great encouragement for all our staff, including the production team, and strengthens our confidence in our past efforts. Taking this honor as further impetus, we will continue to pursue high quality and earnestly engage in product creation that brings joy and inspiration to everyone.
Product Overview
- ohoro GIN Standard
Made with high-quality underground water (soft water) from Niseko Annupuri, and bog myrtle and Japanese peppermint from Niseko-cho, Hokkaido, as botanicals. It has a clear and smooth yet firm taste with a light citrus aroma, making it easy to use as a cocktail base for gin and tonic or martinis.
Product type: Spirits
Ingredients: Brewing alcohol (domestically produced)
Botanicals: Bog myrtle (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), Japanese peppermint (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, licorice, chamomile, lemon, orange, yuzu, lime, grapefruit
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume: 700ml
Suggested retail price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
*Box fee 242 yen (tax included)
- ohoro GIN Limited Edition Japanese Peppermint
A limited edition product featuring Niseko-cho, Hokkaido-grown Japanese peppermint as the key botanical. You can fully enjoy the refreshing flavor unique to peppermint. Also recommended as a cocktail base using citrus fruits.
Product type: Spirits
Ingredients: Brewing alcohol (domestically produced)
Botanicals: Japanese peppermint (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, licorice, chamomile, lemon, orange, yuzu, lime, grapefruit
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume: 700ml
Suggested retail price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
*Box fee 242 yen (tax included)
- ohoro GIN Limited Edition LAVENDER
A limited edition product with lavender, Niseko-cho's town flower, as the key botanical. All lavender used is freshly picked from Niseko-cho. A pleasant aroma is extracted from the fresh flowers.
Product type: Spirits
Ingredients: Brewing alcohol (domestically produced)
Botanicals: Lavender (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, licorice, chamomile, lemon, orange, yuzu, lime, grapefruit
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume: 700ml
Suggested retail price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
*Box fee 242 yen (tax included)
Niseko Distillery
Located in a world-renowned snow area surrounded by Niseko Annupuri Quasi-National Park and Mt. Yotei National Park.
'ohoro GIN Standard' won a Gold Medal in the London Dry Gin category, 'ohoro GIN Limited Edition Japanese Peppermint' won a Gold Medal in the International Style category, and 'ohoro GIN Limited Edition Lavender' won a Bronze Medal in the Contemporary Style category.
'London Spirits Competition' is an international spirits competition that evaluates not only quality but also overall market appeal, including value for money and package design.
ohoro means 'to continue' in the Ainu language. We named it with the wish that this gin, born in Niseko, would be cherished by many people and continue for a long time into the future.
The award-winning 'ohoro GIN' series is committed to local ingredients, using pristine underground water from Niseko Annupuri and botanicals grown in Niseko-cho, such as bog myrtle and Japanese peppermint. All of these gins aim for a clear and well-balanced taste, keeping in mind their ease of use as a cocktail base.
Receiving recognition at such an international competition, with many spirits entered from around the world, is a great encouragement for all our staff, including the production team, and strengthens our confidence in our past efforts. Taking this honor as further impetus, we will continue to pursue high quality and earnestly engage in product creation that brings joy and inspiration to everyone.
Product Overview
- ohoro GIN Standard
Made with high-quality underground water (soft water) from Niseko Annupuri, and bog myrtle and Japanese peppermint from Niseko-cho, Hokkaido, as botanicals. It has a clear and smooth yet firm taste with a light citrus aroma, making it easy to use as a cocktail base for gin and tonic or martinis.
Product type: Spirits
Ingredients: Brewing alcohol (domestically produced)
Botanicals: Bog myrtle (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), Japanese peppermint (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, licorice, chamomile, lemon, orange, yuzu, lime, grapefruit
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume: 700ml
Suggested retail price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
*Box fee 242 yen (tax included)
- ohoro GIN Limited Edition Japanese Peppermint
A limited edition product featuring Niseko-cho, Hokkaido-grown Japanese peppermint as the key botanical. You can fully enjoy the refreshing flavor unique to peppermint. Also recommended as a cocktail base using citrus fruits.
Product type: Spirits
Ingredients: Brewing alcohol (domestically produced)
Botanicals: Japanese peppermint (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, licorice, chamomile, lemon, orange, yuzu, lime, grapefruit
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume: 700ml
Suggested retail price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
*Box fee 242 yen (tax included)
- ohoro GIN Limited Edition LAVENDER
A limited edition product with lavender, Niseko-cho's town flower, as the key botanical. All lavender used is freshly picked from Niseko-cho. A pleasant aroma is extracted from the fresh flowers.
Product type: Spirits
Ingredients: Brewing alcohol (domestically produced)
Botanicals: Lavender (Niseko-cho, Hokkaido), juniper berry, coriander, angelica root, orris root, licorice, chamomile, lemon, orange, yuzu, lime, grapefruit
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume: 700ml
Suggested retail price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
*Box fee 242 yen (tax included)
Niseko Distillery
Located in a world-renowned snow area surrounded by Niseko Annupuri Quasi-National Park and Mt. Yotei National Park.