Today, we launched the official website of andground LLC.
We have undertaken a variety of initiatives to date, including a gin and spicy food pairing event, the Osaka Gin Rally, which involved 42 stores in Osaka, and ShoGin.jp, a media outlet promoting craft spirits. All of these have been made possible thanks to the support of our local community, the restaurants and bartenders who support the events, the backing of local governments and other stakeholders, and the many customers who have participated. We are truly grateful that the connections between people have built up over time and helped us to shape our philosophy.
And now, from now on.
This website is a platform for reporting in real time on the ongoing challenge of establishing the Uda Distillery (trademark registration pending). Located in the forests of Uda, this small distillery is beside a babbling brook, producing a "gin with a lingering aftertaste" from the clear water and tranquility unique to this land. While this place will be a base for producing gin, we also hope to create a "distillery that people will want to visit," where they can experience the local atmosphere and the connection with the people.
Going forward, we will be sharing all the details of the preparations for the distillery's establishment, as well as the events that are being held at the same time. We hope you will enjoy and follow along with us as we go forward.
Gin is a spark that connects people and weaves stories.
&ground will carefully nurture this fire and deliver the fragrance and lingering aftertaste from Uda to the world.
And I'll start my life over with gin.