Roku Japanese Craft Gin is named for the number six in Japanese — a reference to the six very special botanicals sourced exclusively in Japan that define its character and set it apart from every other gin in the world. Cherry blossom and green tea on the nose provide a floral and sweet aroma, with a complex, multi-layered, yet harmonious palate of traditional gin botanicals and characteristic Japanese notes, yuzu as the top note, a smooth and silky texture, and crisp Japanese sansho pepper bringing a little spiciness to the finish. Every aspect of Roku Gin is crafted by Japanese artisans with a centuries-old tradition of meticulous attention to detail.
Aroma
Cherry blossom and green tea lead a floral and sweet bouquet of genuine elegance and Japanese character — inviting, expressive, and immediately distinctive from the very first nosing.
Palate
Complex, multi-layered, and harmonious — traditional gin taste in the base, with characteristic Japanese botanical notes and yuzu as the top note, a smooth and silky texture, and crisp Japanese sansho pepper bringing a little spiciness to the finish. A gin of genuine balance and artisanal precision.
Serving Suggestions
In a Roku Gin & Tonic with premium tonic water and a slice of fresh ginger to complement the sansho pepper finish. Also exceptional in a classic Martini, a Yuzu Gimlet, or simply over ice with a twist of yuzu peel — a gin that rewards every style of serve.
Roku translates as the number six in Japanese — and inside every bottle are six very special botanicals sourced in Japan: sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea, and sansho pepper. These represent Suntory’s commitment to using only the best ingredients harvested from the best growing areas in Japan. Many of Roku’s botanicals are uniquely Japanese and best understood by Japanese artisans — and Suntory’s mastery of this process is the result of extensive experience gained over decades of gin-making. Suntory developed its own multiple distillation process as a result of the special features each botanical brings to Roku’s perfectly balanced mix, ensuring every element is captured at its finest before blending into the harmonious whole.
Producer History
Roku Gin is crafted by Suntory — one of Japan’s most celebrated and respected drinks producers, with a legacy of meticulous craftsmanship spanning more than a century. Every aspect of Roku Gin reflects Suntory’s centuries-old Japanese tradition of attention to detail — from the sourcing of six uniquely Japanese botanicals from the finest growing areas in Japan, to the development of a bespoke multiple distillation process that captures the special character of each botanical. A gin that is as Japanese in its philosophy as it is in its ingredients.
