Roku Suntory | Japanese | Craft | Gin | Crisp | Cherry Blossom, Yuzu and Sansho Pepper | Crafted With Six Distinctive Japanese Botanicals | 43 Percent ABV | 70 cl

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The Kyoto Distillery claimed the title of Japan's first artisanal gin makers with Kinobi Kyoto Dry Gin in 2016. Each of the botanicals are distilled separately according to their features of botanicals so that their individual characteristics are maintained. Suntory’s mastery of this process is the result of extensive experience gained over decades making gin.

While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Shinjiro overcame numerous hardships to make his dream a reality, creating wine, whisky and brandy, and launching the first Suntory gin in 1936. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Since Yamazaki was awarded World's Best Whiskey in 2015, Japanese whisky has become the spirit for the world's more discerning drinkers.Only after the distillation process is fresh water from the mountain source added, which gives this gin its fresh taste. Due the nature of our site, we can only guarantee compatibility with modern browsers - you may encounter problems on some pages, especially in the checkout process. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The complex and well balanced flavour of Roku is the result of the unique sensitivity captured in the blending of the carefully crafted extracts of the carefully selected botanicals.

We also offer bespoke wine packages to businesses in a variety of different sectors – ideal for functions, boardrooms, or corporate gifts. The six Japanese botanicals include Sakura leaf and Sakura flower for spring, Sencha tea (green tea) and Gyokuro tea (refined green tea) for summer, Sansho pepper for autumn and Yuzu peel for winter. Reflecting a broader societal emphasis on harmony with nature, many Japanese gin producers emphasise sustainable practices.distilled and bottled in japan with six unique botanicals that are perfectly balanced and boast meticulous attention to detail, delicious tones of cherry blossom and green tea provide a floral and sweet aroma perfected with the classic gin palate.

Armed with an array of Japanese botanicals, Japanese gin is poised to be the next global spirits phenomenon. The selection of botanicals is often a closely guarded secret, with each distillery having its own proprietary blend that delivers a complex, harmonious flavour profile. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement.Crafted by Japanese artisans, ROKU is a multi-layered, perfectly balanced gin combining both traditional and six uniquely Japanese botanicals: 1. I'm a gin lover and was lucky enough to sample this for free, as part of a product sampling programme. Yuzu Gin, created by Kyoya Distillery in Miyazaki, uses a base of shochu potatoes with ginger, sansho and a heavy dose of yuzu . Among them, the Kyoto Distillery, with its KI NO BI gin, which translates to "the beauty of the seasons," is often credited with being one of the first to put Japanese gin on the map. The Kyoto Distillery can lay claim to being the first Japanese artisanal gin maker thanks to the launch of their flagship product the Kinobi Kyoto Dry Gin in 2016.