Japan has always held a special place at Empirical. We are honoured to celebrate the launch of Empirical in Japan and asked five Master Bartenders to share their thoughts on our core products and showcase their interpretation through unique cocktails.
-- Episode 2: Yusuke Takamiya - Tigrato, Tokyo --
At first, the smoky notes of Ayuuk first reminded Takamiya-san of Islay Whisky: “In my experience, vanilla goes well with Islay whisky, so I figured it would with the complex chili flavors of Ayuuk too”. He infused both the vanilla liqueur and Ayuuk with coffee from Kenya.
“Ayuuk is the backbone of the cocktail. Licor 43 lends sweetness and added complexity, while the coffee brings acidity and extra layers“. To garnish the cocktail, Takamiya-san used wood chips, to further enhance the smoky aromas of the cocktail.
“I want guests to experience smokiness both visually and gustatively”
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Yusuke Takamiya is head bartender and director of Tokyo’s Tigrato, which opened in 2018 with the vision to make quality cocktails more approachable. Beside their beautifully crafted drinks, guests enjoy a range of specialty coffees and a wide selection of homemade gelato.
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