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Description
Suntory Roku Japanese Craft GinRoku Gin is a striking expression of Japanese craftsmanship and botanical finesse. It balances classic gin structure (juniper, citrus) with distinctly Japanese botanicals (green teas, sakura, yuzu, sansh pepper) to produce a gin thats elegant, contemplative, and versatile. It works beautifully neat or in refined cocktails, and excels when complexity matters more than sheer volume. Origins & Craftsmanship Produced by Suntory, at their Osaka Japanese
Roku Gin is a striking expression of Japanese craftsmanship and botanical finesse. It balances classic gin structure (juniper, citrus) with distinctly Japanese botanicals (green teas, sakura, yuzu, sanshō pepper) to produce a gin that’s elegant, contemplative, and versatile. It works beautifully neat or in refined cocktails, and excels when complexity matters more than sheer volume.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by Suntory, at their Osaka / Japanese operations. Roku means “six” in Japanese, reflecting its core botanical philosophy.
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Crafted with six unique Japanese botanicals, each harvested at their seasonal peak.
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Those six botanicals are: sakura flower, sakura leaf, sencha (green tea), gyokuro (refined green tea), sanshō pepper, and yuzu peel.
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In addition to those, Roku also incorporates more “traditional” gin botanicals (juniper, citrus, coriander, cardamom, etc.) to round out its complexity.
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Each botanical is often distilled individually (or via micro-distillation) so their character remains distinct, then blended.
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Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in many markets.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Delicate cherry blossom, light florals; green tea aromas (sencha/gyokuro); citrus peel (yuzu) and gentle spice from sanshō pepper. |
| Palate / Taste | Medium body. The fruit / floral notes open first (sakura, yuzu), then green tea, a touch of peppery heat, juniper and citrus support, gentle herbal layers. |
| Finish | Clean and dry. The peppery sanshō adds a mild tingle; lingering notes of citrus, tea, and floral echo. |
Some tasters note that Roku's bitterness / astringency from tea can make it “challenging” in heavy mixers, so it tends to shine more in simpler cocktails or neat.
Food & Cocktail Pairings
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Serving / Cocktails
• Gin & Tonic (preferably with delicate tonic) — let the botanicals shine.
• Negroni / Martinez variants — gives an elegant twist via the Japanese botanicals.
• Simple Serve: Roku + soda water + yuzu or citrus garnish.
• Martini: Roku works nicely in a gin martini, especially if you want floral and tea complexity. -
Food Pairings
• Sushi / Sashimi — the green tea & subtle spice complement fresh seafood.
• Light salads with citrus or yuzu dressings.
• Dishes with herbal notes (shiso, mint), or light herbal soups.
• Delicate desserts: yuzu sorbet, green tea desserts, almond / cherry blossom sweets.
Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Suntory Roku Japanese Craft Gin |
| Botanical Concept | 6 Japanese botanicals (sakura flower/leaf, sencha, gyokuro, sanshō pepper, yuzu) + classic gin botanicals |
| Distillation / Technique | Individual botanical distillation / blending for balance |
| ABV | 40% |
| Style / Character | Elegant, floral, tea-driven, citrus & pepper spice undertones |
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