Suntory Roku Japanese Gin

Suntory Roku Japanese Gin – Premium Japanese Craft Gin | Suntory, Osaka, Japan

Suntory Roku Japanese Gin is the flagship premium Japanese craft gin from Suntory — the Osaka, Japan spirits company founded in 1899 and celebrated worldwide as one of Japan’s most awarded and respected spirits producers, with a history of gin-making dating back to 1936. Roku is Suntory’s vision of a truly authentic Japanese gin — born from a commitment to crafting a premium, distinctively Japanese spirit that meets the global demand for exceptional craft gin while remaining deeply rooted in the Japanese artisan tradition of meticulous attention to detail, seasonal botanical philosophy, and the pursuit of perfect balance.

Roku — meaning “six” in Japanese — incorporates six unique Japanese botanicals alongside eight traditional gin botanicals, each distilled using a selection of different pot stills specifically chosen to ensure the best flavor is extracted from each individual botanical. This unique multiple distillation process — developed by Suntory’s Japanese artisans over decades of gin-making expertise — produces a gin of extraordinary complexity, harmony, and the smooth, silky texture that defines Roku’s celebrated character. Every aspect of Roku Gin reflects the Japanese artisan tradition: from the botanicals sourced from the finest growing areas in Japan, to the iconic hexagonal bottle representing each of the six Japanese botanicals, finished with delicate embossing, a traditional washi paper label, and subtle touches of gold.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Delicate and beautifully complex with sakura (cherry blossom), yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea, sansho pepper, and the refined, layered botanical elegance that six unique Japanese botanicals and Suntory’s meticulous multiple distillation process produce — an immediately distinctive and captivating Japanese gin aroma
• Palate: Smooth, silky, and exquisitely balanced with the interplay of traditional gin botanicals and the six Japanese botanicals — floral sakura, bright yuzu citrus, green tea complexity, and the gentle warmth of sansho pepper in perfect harmony — a complex yet harmonious gin of exceptional elegance and Japanese botanical precision
• Finish: Long, clean, and beautifully refined with lingering floral notes, green tea, yuzu citrus, and a gentle, warming spice — the hallmark of a world-class Japanese craft gin of extraordinary botanical craftsmanship and artisan precision

Key Highlights

• ✔ Six unique Japanese botanicals — sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea, and sansho pepper, each sourced from the finest growing areas in Japan and distilled separately for maximum character
• ✔ Unique multiple distillation process — each botanical distilled in a specifically chosen pot still to extract the best possible flavor before blending into a complex, harmonious gin
• ✔ Iconic hexagonal bottle — cast to represent each of the six Japanese botanicals, with delicate embossing, traditional washi paper label, and subtle gold finishing
• ✔ From Suntory — Osaka’s legendary spirits company, founded 1899, making gin since 1936, one of Japan’s most awarded spirits producers
• ✔ 750mL bottle — a must-have for craft gin enthusiasts, Japanese spirits collectors, and lovers of botanical precision and artisan elegance
• ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping

How to Enjoy

Suntory Roku Japanese Gin is best enjoyed in a classic Roku Gin & Tonic — Roku gin over ice in a large wine glass or highball, topped with premium Japanese tonic water and garnished with a slice of fresh ginger and a sprig of rosemary to complement the gin’s botanical complexity. It is equally exceptional in a Martini (stirred, with a yuzu twist), a Negroni, or sipped neat to appreciate the full depth of its six Japanese botanicals. For food pairings, Roku pairs beautifully with fresh sushi and sashimi, Japanese cuisine and izakaya dishes, light seafood and oysters, cucumber and herb-forward salads, and yuzu and citrus desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the six Japanese botanicals in Roku Gin?

Roku Gin is crafted with six unique Japanese botanicals alongside eight traditional gin botanicals: Sakura Flower (spring harvest — delicate floral sweetness), Sakura Leaf (spring harvest — subtle cherry and coumarin notes), Yuzu Peel (winter harvest — bright, distinctive Japanese citrus), Sencha Tea (first flush spring harvest — fresh, grassy green tea character), Gyokuro Tea (spring harvest — rich, umami-forward shade-grown green tea), and Sansho Pepper (summer harvest — gentle, citrusy Japanese pepper warmth). Each botanical is harvested at the peak of its respective season and distilled separately in a specifically chosen pot still to preserve its unique character before blending.

What makes Roku’s distillation process unique?

Roku Gin’s distillation process is unique in that each of the six Japanese botanicals is distilled separately using a specifically chosen pot still — selected to ensure the best possible flavor extraction from that particular botanical’s unique characteristics. This multiple distillation approach, developed by Suntory’s Japanese artisans over decades of gin-making expertise since 1936, allows each botanical to express its full character before being blended into the final gin. The result is a complex yet harmonious gin with a smooth, silky texture that could not be achieved through a single distillation of all botanicals together.

Where can I buy Suntory Roku Japanese Gin?

You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.