Roku Gin

Description

Brand: Roku
Category: Gin
Strength: 43% alc/vol

The first gin from Japan’s legendary Suntory – Roku Gin. This expression is made using a selection of botanicals, including six Japanese botanicals that provide a tantalising tour of the four seasons. These include sakura leaf and sakura flower for spring, sencha tea and gyokuro tea for summer, sansho pepper for autumn and yuzu peel for winter. Traditional gin botanicals also featured include the likes of juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander and cinnamon, among others.

Tasting notes:
Nose: Orange blossom, candied peel and lemon meringue dominate with a sweet herbal tea note in the background.
Palate: Citrus driven with lemon and orange zest, then an exquisite lemon pepper mid-palate and a short , dry, mixed spice finish.