Suntory Roku Gin 1Ltr
Pour this and you'll get it in one sip: bright yuzu citrus, a soft floral cherry-blossom thing, then a little electric tingle right at the end. It's a gin that asks you to actually pay attention. Make it a G&T, drop in a slice of fresh ginger, and you've got the most quietly impressive drink on the table. Perfect for a slow Nairobi evening when you want something that feels a cut above without trying too hard.
Nose first: cherry blossom and green tea, gentle and a bit sweet, none of that harsh juniper punch in the face. On the palate it's properly layered. There's the classic gin backbone, sure, but yuzu rides on top like grapefruit's prettier cousin, and sencha and gyokuro green tea add this savoury, almost umami depth you don't expect from a gin. The texture is silky. Then the finish: sansho pepper brings a clean little peppery buzz on your tongue, the same tingle you get from good Japanese cooking. Smooth the whole way through.
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This is Suntory, the legendary Japanese house behind some of the world's most famous whisky, turning that same obsessive eye to gin. Roku means "six," for the six Japanese botanicals harvested at their seasonal peak (the Japanese call this idea shun). It's made at a dedicated spirits atelier inside Suntory's Osaka plant, where each of the 14 botanicals is distilled separately in one of four different still types, chosen to suit each one. Cherry blossom gets gentle vacuum distillation, yuzu gets copper pot stills. Even the six-sided bottle is a flex: each face is embossed with a botanical and wrapped in traditional washi paper.
Good to know
- What is the price of Suntory Roku Gin 1Ltr?
Suntory Roku Gin 1Ltr is KSh 4,369 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Suntory Roku Japanese Craft Gin taste like?
Bright yuzu citrus and floral cherry blossom up front, a savoury green-tea depth in the middle, and a gentle sansho-pepper tingle on the finish. Silky and layered, never harsh.
- What is the ABV of Suntory Roku?
43% ABV, so it's got real backbone for cocktails while staying smooth neat.
- How do I serve Suntory Roku?
Best as a G&T with lots of ice and a slice of fresh ginger, or stirred into a crisp dry Martini. Keep the bottle cold and don't over-mix it.
- What are the six Japanese botanicals in Roku?
Sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha green tea, gyokuro tea and sansho pepper, layered over eight classic gin botanicals for 14 in total.
- What pairs well with Roku gin?
Anything Japanese-leaning works beautifully: sushi, sashimi, tempura and grilled prawns. It also loves lighter grilled meats and fish.
- Where is Suntory Roku gin made?
In Japan, at a dedicated spirits atelier inside Suntory's Osaka plant, where every botanical is distilled separately for precision.
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Suntory Roku Gin 1Ltr price in Kenya
Buy Suntory Roku Gin 1Ltr online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,369. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
