Ao-Oni Dry Japanese Aperitif

The Ao-Oni Dry aperitif is produced by the Kanegasaki Distillery in Iwate Prefecture and is crisp and dry with a clear finish. A pleasant bitterness of wormwood herb, herbal, citrus and spice notes unfolds on the palate. Unique Japanese plants as botanicals give it a distinctive and complex character.
The alcoholic basis for Ao-Oni Dry is hon mirin (real mirin) and sake. Mirin in particular was known as a luxury item during the Edo period and served as the basis for traditional Japanese medicinal liqueurs. Manufacturer Kanegsaki sees the combination possibilities of mirin and medicinal herbs as limitless and has been developing its own Hon Mirin for two years, which is used as a base for herbal liqueurs.

The Ao-Oni Dry is a perfect companion for relaxed evenings, as an aperitif, for special occasions or creative mix ideas, for example for unusual creations or classic cocktails such as a Dry Martini.

Japanese liqueur with wormwood and botanicals
Net quantity: 700 ml
Alcohol content: 18% vol.
For sale to persons of legal age only
Importer: Ginza Berlin GmbH, Pfalzburger Straße 20, 10719 Berlin

Kanegasaki Distillery was founded in 2021 in the nature-rich town of Kanegasaki in Iwate Prefecture. The company specializes in the production of Japanese herbal liqueurs that focus on the traditional flavours of the country. The focus is consistently on sustainability: fruit and vegetables grown in the prefecture that would be thrown away elsewhere are given a new purpose here.
Founder and CEO Kazuma Oikawa discovered his passion for herbal liqueurs while working as a bartender in Tokyo, where he got to know spirits from all over the world. He was fascinated by the world of flavors that herbal liqueurs offer and decided to start his own distillery one day. Today, his expertise flows into the development of his products, which reflect both the character of Japanese plants and international trends.
Around 50 different types of herbs grow on the company's own "KSP Medicinal Herb Farm", which are processed into high-quality liqueurs in combination with regional fruits. Popular products include WAKA liqueurs with Japanese flavors such as shiso, ume, sansho and yuzu, which highlight the diversity of roots and medicinal herbs.
With the aim of making Kanegasaki the home of Japanese herbal liqueurs and establishing the brand worldwide, Kanegasaki Distillery stands for quality, innovation and the responsible use of resources. The company will soon be moving to new premises. The local kindergarten in Kanegasaki, which has been empty for some time due to the decline in the birth rate, is currently being converted into a distillery and will be put into operation at the end of 2025.