Between 1995 and 2002, he lived and worked in the Cape, witnessing the renaissance of the post-apartheid wine industry. Thanks to the huge success of these gins, craft distilleries are also popping up across the country, launching in major cities including Okinawa, Osaka, Sendai, Miyazaki and most recently Hiroshima, meaning consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting bottles of Japanese gin. Roku is a perfectly-balanced, exceptional gin combining six distinctive Japanese botanicals with eight traditional botanicals.

Yuzu, sansho pepper, sakura (cherry blossom), green tea, and shiso leaf are just a few of the ingredients that give Japanese gin its distinctive character. Since then, they have launched another gin, the Ki No Tea, and the two large Japanese distilling groups Suntory and Nikka have both entered the gin market with their own bottles. Traditional gin taste in the base, plus characteristic Japanese botanical notes with yuzu as the top note. Over the past 25 years, Master of Wine, Richard Kelley has become one of the most respected authorities on South African wine in the UK and beyond.Inspired by Japan’s important Taisho period, this unexpected gin honours a time when Eastern culture merged with Western culture. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Zoom by Ocado's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. The experience I have had with other types of gin is that it has taken a few sips to adapt to the taste - I don’t get that with this gin, it is instantly tasty. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

Made using eleven carefully selected botanicals, the gin contrasts strong citrus flavours with a subtle spicy finish that still manages to be unlike anything made elsewhere in the world. Refreshing yuzu peel, aromatic Shiso leaf, toasted white sesame and sansho pepper spice are carefully selected to create a dry, crisp gin with green notes that perfectly capture the aromatic subtlety of the Japanese palate.

If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Traditional gin botanicals also featured include the likes of juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander and cinnamon, among others. Crisp and clean, each sip sparkles with six Japanese botanicals: after all, Roku means “six” in Japanese.

The first gin from Japan's legendary Suntory distillery, Roku Gin, is simply a must-have for gin fans. I also really like the look of the bottle in my drinks cabinet and it’s taken pride of place at the front :) I didn’t want to open the bottle but temptation gave in. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. Each botanical has been harvested at the peak of its season to extract the best flavour and distilled to fully embody the blessings of nature. In Japan, Roku means "the number six", and each bottle is infused with six unique Japanese botanicals that ripen throughout the year.In the Nikka Coffey Gin, for example, Japanese citrus is the dominant flavour thanks to four of the Japanese botanicals used, and it is recommended that these citrus-forward styles of Japanese gin be matched with seafood dishes or those dishes possessing a similar citrus-dominated character. Craft Japanese gins, such as the Ki No Tea, which has a strong character of both sweet green tea and traditional juniper, are difficult to pair with food thanks to the highly nuanced flavours, and so it is best to pair these incredibly craft and delicately flavoured gins with neutral foods, such as light canapes or desserts. Made from six Japanese botanicals grown across all four seasons in Japan, and in conjunction with other botanicals commonly found in gins, the Suntory Roku Gin contrasts sublime notes of citrus with a slightly spicy finish to make for a highly refreshing and distinctly Japanese drinking experience. Roku, which translates as "six" in Japanese, is the House of Suntory's distinctly Japanese craft gin. 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.