A journey through the four seasons with six botanicals.
Global spirits giant Beam Suntory first announced plans to launch Roku Gin in May 2017. Produced at its Osaka-based distillery, Roku (meaning ‘six’ in Japanese), is based on more than 100 years’ knowledge of distilling. Shinjiro Torii, Founder of Suntory, opened his distillery in 1899, and launched Hermes Gin (Suntory’s first Gin brand) in 1936. Torii’s successors have continued to create world-renowned spirits built on a heritage of distilling.
Roku Gin is a Japanese craft Gin featuring six Japanese botanicals (hence the name); sakura flowers and leaves, sencha and gyokuro teas, sansho pepper and yuzu peel. These special ingredients are harvested at their peak throughout the four seasons, creating a year-round sense of Japan.
These distinctive botanicals are distilled individually (via vacuum distillation or by pot distillation) in order to draw out the best flavor and preserve the individual characteristics. Delicate cherry blossom flavors are drawn out through vacuum distillation in a stainless steel still, whereas more punchy flavors, like the citrus fruit yuzu, are created in a traditional copper pot still.
The six distillates are then combined with eight traditional Gin botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica seed and root, cinnamon, cardamom, bitter orange and lemon peel) to create a balanced flavor of classic Gin with a Japanese twist. A true taste of East meets West.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Suntory Roku Gin and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Juniper berry is the main ingredient of Gin. They are usually picked wild by independent workers throughout Europe and sold via distributors to Gin makers worldwide.
Quite a nice gin: the pepper and early grey flavours are definitely present which makes it atypical. It constitutes a very nice combination with a dry Martini.
Michael,
My favorite Gin and it isn't close. The floral fragrance mixed with the tea spices and hit of yuzu is absolutely incredible.
James,
Exceptional gin for the price point though slightly tannic on the finish. The cherry note is very subtle but there. Otherwise a very clean interesting gin for mixing or even neat.
Joseph,
My go to gin, great straight or mixed and for the price, you can’t beat it!
Mary-Ann,
Very citrusy, floral. One of the few gins I would sip straight.
guest,
Nice neat : dominant citrus notes from the yuzu and slight floral notes, pepper finish
Daniel,
I don't drink gin neat typically. This gin was so good in a simple highball cocktail that it's all I used it for (gin, fresh citrus fruit juice, club soda). It's a great change of pace from more typical heavy juniper noted or more classic gins.
guest,
My favorite gin so far. I love the citrus and peppery finish
Travis,
I don't normally drink gin, this one is very fragrant. Will buy again.
Anthony,
Works really well in a creative cocktail or a cocktail with just a simple mixer.
Brett,
Absolutely fantastic. Perfect flavor for a gin & tonic, and made an excellent martini. Shame the bottle is empty already!
Nana,
My favorite gin. It's well balanced, clean, perfect for martinis and other cocktails without being overly floral, gin-ny.
Jackson,
Great for sipping! Probably the first gin I’d recommend to someone trying to venture out and try a non-common brand. Easy to find at the grocery store. Spicy finish and holds your interest. I like it best straight so far
Kevin,
Elevates gin cocktails
Nina,
I stumbled upon this gin a year ago and it has become one of my favorites for G&T
Chris,
Very smooth,lightly botanical. Favorite gin so far
Neill,
Such subtle flavours
PJ,
A very good gin martini gin.
Christopher,
Light refreshing botanical taste. My new go to for Gin and Tonics! Also comes at a great price point.
SARA,
Been a Hendricks fan for years but this is the first gin to really replace it. Very light. First gin I could ever enjoy neat other than some barrel aged. Subtle floral notes and botanicals. Highly recommend.
Davor,
Very botanical, flavours and the nose are refreshing. For me best when drink without mixing.
Paul,
I'm not much of a gin guy, but this mixed with some lemon seltzer water was pretty delish. Cant beat the price point either. Probably going to be my go to house gin
Douglas,
Love the subtle floral notes...mix with club and an orange peel to really bring out the details.
Andrea,
Great flavor, perfect for summer
Phillip,
Love it
David,
It’s a decent gin at a good price
Jared,
I am NOT a gin drinker. But this stuff is fantastic.
John,
Awesome flavor and aromas.
Andrey,
Many pronounced flavors and a long cool finish. Elegant with an artistic bottle and presentation
Huagang,
Solid gin when drunken neat, but it really shines when you add it to a mixed drink like a cocktail or spiked juice.
Nathaniel,
Flowery and floral like most gin, but also fruity and more flavorful than just botanical.
Tristan,
I love this gin. Smooth, refined and delicate. I love this more than Hendricks.
Kurt,
Very unique gin with flavors you won't find elsewhere. Very good in hot green tea on a cold day.
guest,
Truly exceptional and unique gin. The 6 Japanese botanicals come through even if they’re not individually distinguishable, together they make for a distinct gin you can’t recreate in the west. Pairs very well with other Japanese flavors from sake and others.
Nicholas,
Versatile, buy it
Zack,
at this price point its really flavorful really excellent g&t and martinis so smooth and flavorful
Christopher,
A very nice, flavorful gin.
Emerson,
So, so smooth. Lovely, balanced botanicals and a rich mouthfeel (for a gin, at least). Makes the best martini I’ve ever had.
Carmen,
Love the flavor
Emerson,
A deeper, richer flavor than a lot of gins. Pushing the mouthfeel I expect from a white dog whiskey. Really, really excellent in a martini.
Michael,
I little underwhelming considering the all the hype.
Andrew,
Very smooth! Instantly one of the gins that will remain a staple in my home bar. Highly recommend!
Elisabeth,
Smooth, with a very unique and complex flavor. The botanicals are well balanced. It's almost savory. Worth drinking neat or with plain soda, although it's also excellent with tonic.
Deja,
Very smooth and delicious.
guest,
Love the flavourful profile
guest,
Excellent bitter gin
guest,
Delicious neat
Anders,
Great!
guest,
Elegant, dreamy
Mark,
Love! Can’t stop the Japanese! Great on a blistering hot day