HOLON, a beverage brand that keeps company with moments of "settling in" ("ととのえる"), is releasing HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00% on September 29, 2026. The non-alcoholic gin comes in the popular autumn flavor of osmanthus (kinmokusei) and is the second release in HOLON's non-alcoholic series, which began this year.
A Non-Alcoholic Version of HOLON's Most Popular Flavor, Osmanthus
Among HOLON's SEASONAL series, which expresses the changing of the seasons, osmanthus is the most popular flavor. It has repeatedly sold out and been restocked, with more than 10,000 bottles sold in total.
Osmanthus contains components such as osman, parahydroxyphenyl, and palmitic acid, and has long been used in kampo (traditional herbal medicine) for relaxation and better sleep. HOLON's osmanthus gin wraps the gentle, floral scent of osmanthus in soft, sweet apricot along with spicy cardamom and cinnamon leaf, resulting in a rich, full-bodied taste.
As the second release in the non-alcoholic gin series that began this year, this popular osmanthus flavor is now available as a non-alcoholic gin.
A Proprietary Method for Bringing Out Rich Aroma Without Alcohol, Creating a "Drinkable Osmanthus"
Gin is generally made by transferring the aroma of plants into alcohol, which has made it difficult to express a rich aroma in a drink that contains no alcohol.
HOLON, however, has explored a method that transfers aroma into water instead of alcohol, and has so far produced low-alcohol gins with a strong aroma. By carefully selecting the types and parts of plants whose aromas dissolve easily in water, and applying careful processing such as fermentation and aging, the natural aroma of the plants is thoroughly extracted.
HOLON's non-alcoholic series applies this proprietary technique to deliver a rich, vibrant aroma at 0.00% alcohol. Because it is not sweetened, unlike syrups or non-alcoholic chuhai, the taste itself is not sweet and is crisp and clear like a spirit. Since it does not get in the way of a meal, it is also easy to pair with a wide range of dishes.
HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00% adds Earl Grey tea, an aroma that dissolves in water, as a botanical on top of the base of osmanthus and apricot. This reproduces the warm scent of osmanthus more realistically, offering a vibrant taste that feels like smelling osmanthus flowers just beginning to bloom.
Product Details
HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00%
- Price:
- Regular bottle (500 ml): ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Mini bottle (200 ml) 2-bottle set, Osmanthus (HOLON GIN 金木犀 and 金木犀 0.00%): ¥5,600 (tax included)
- Mini bottle (200 ml) 2-bottle set, Non-alcoholic (HOLON GIN 金木犀 0.00% and ORIGINAL 0.00%): ¥5,600 (tax included)
- Main botanicals: osmanthus, apricot, Earl Grey tea, cardamom, cinnamon leaf, cassia bark, lavender
- On sale from: September 29, 2026 (shipping is planned to start on October 5)
- Where to buy: HOLON official online store (https://holongin.com/)
Related Events and Retail Information
To mark the launch, related events and pop-ups will be held in various locations.
Nagoya: "Kinmokusei Kissa (working title)" Collaboration With Shachill
A limited-time collaboration is planned at Shachill (シヤチル), a popular café in Nagoya, Aichi. The plan is to offer special non-alcoholic cocktails made with HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00% and limited-edition sweets that pair with the scent of osmanthus. Details will be shared on HOLON's official Instagram.
- Period: Planned for about one month starting Monday, October 19
- Location: Shachill (シヤチル), オフィスイリヤビル 1F, 1-5-9 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shachill_nagoya/
Nakameguro Tsutaya Books: In-Store Display From October 5
HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00% goes on sale at a permanent corner at Nakameguro Tsutaya Books from October 5. Visitors can also pick up and look at various other HOLON GIN bottles.
- Location: Nakameguro Tsutaya Books (1-22-10 Kami-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo)
Kabutocho Yoichi Food Market
At the market of Kabutocho Yoichi (兜町夜市), a festival in Nihonbashi Kabutocho, HOLON will serve a range of its drinks, including the osmanthus flavor, and sell bottles.
- Date and time: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: KABUTO ONE 1F Atrium (7-1 Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
- Details: https://kontext.jp/kabutocho-yoichi2026/
RiCE "Food Culture Festival"
At an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch of the food culture magazine RiCE, HOLON will serve a range of its drinks, including the osmanthus flavor, and sell bottles.
- Date and time: Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12 (national holiday), 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: HOME/WORK VILLAGE (2-4-5 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
- Details: https://www.instagram.com/rice.press/
