Roku Gin Suntory Japan 70 cl 43%

Suntory has distilled gin in Japan since 1936, but it wasn't until 2017 that they gathered six Japanese botanicals into one hexagonal bottle and named it Roku, the Japanese word for the number six.

Expert's description

Roku Gin is a Japanese Craft Gin distilled by Suntory and bottled at 43%.

Suntory's gin history stretches back to 1936, when the house launched Hermes Dry Gin, the first London-style gin made in Japan. Roku builds on that legacy with a modern, Japanese angle.

The six key botanicals, sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea and sanshō pepper, are each harvested at the point in the season when their flavour peaks, and distilled separately before being blended.

The hexagonal bottle is embossed with all six botanicals, symbolising the name Roku itself.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and delicate with sakura and a fresh citrus tone from yuzu.

Palate

The palate is round and light with juniper in the background, backed by green tea bitterness and a light peppery spice from sanshō.

Finish

The finish is soft and floral, with a last trace of yuzu and green tea.

Specifications

Name: Roku Gin
Distillery: Suntory
Country: Japan
Type: Craft Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901777305359
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of yuzu or a cherry blossom
Distillery: Suntory Roku Gin

Flavour profile

Floral · Citrus · Soft · Delicate · Spiced

Did you know?

Roku's six botanicals are embossed directly onto the hexagonal bottle - Roku means 'six' in Japanese.

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Frequently asked questions about Roku Gin

What does Roku Gin taste like?

It tastes round and light with juniper in the background, green tea bitterness and a light peppery spice from sanshō pepper.

What makes Roku Gin special?

It is built on six Japanese botanicals, including sakura flower, yuzu and green tea, each harvested at its optimal season.

How is Roku Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of yuzu or a cherry blossom, which complements the floral, Japanese notes. Serve it in a large balloon or highball glass – both are among our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Roku Gin come from?

It is distilled by the Japanese house Suntory, which has made gin since 1936.

What does the name Roku mean?

Roku means "six" in Japanese, referring to the six key botanicals, also embossed on the bottle.