Suntory Roku Gin

6 Japanese botanicals nurtured in Japan’s beautiful nature: Sakura flower, Sakura leaf, Yuzu peel, Sencha tea (green tea), Gyokuro tea (refined green tea) and Sanshō pepper. Six Japanese botanicals cultivated over four seasons, the six Japanese botanicals have been carefully selected to create ROKU, Japan's authentic craft gin. 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. The harvest of the four seasons has been blended to create ROKU's balanced flavour.

Eight traditional botanicals are added to create the authentic gin taste like juniper berries, coriander, angelica seed and root, cinnamon, cardamom, bitter orange and lemon peel.

A bottle design that reflects the aesthetics of Japan: The six natural Japanese botanicals are embossed on the hexagonal bottle that symbolizes ROKU (which means 'six' in Japanese). The bottle label is printed on washi paper, further highlighting Japanese craftsmanship and sentiment. The bold calligraphy running across the label emphasizes this feeling.

Japanese craftsmanship brings out the rich flavours of ROKU. ROKU is produced in the "Liquor Atelier", the specialised craft distillery for Suntory spirits and liquor.

The Atelier owns four distinct types of pot stills and, in a process unique to ROKU, the botanicals are distilled separately according to each feature of botanicals to extract the best flavour and maintain their individual characteristics. For instance, the delicate scent of cherry blossom is drawn out through vacuum distillation in stainless pot stills, whereas the deep flavour of yuzu is achieved by distillation in copper pot stills.

ROKU's complex, yet harmonious flavor is the result of the unique Japanese sensitivity captured in the blending of the carefully crafted extracts of the 14 botanicals.

Nose:
Sakura blossoms rise first with graceful floral lift. Green tea adds a soft, leafy sweetness that feels delicate and fresh. Yuzu peel brings bright citrus energy, while juniper keeps the aroma crisp, classic, and beautifully balanced.

Palate:
The palate opens silky, citrusy, and precise. Yuzu, tea, and sakura move together with a seamless, almost origami-like elegance. Juniper, coriander, and gentle spice add structure, giving the gin depth without crushing its floral charm.

Finish:
The finish feels clean, peppery, and quietly electric. Sansho pepper leaves a delicate tingle that wakes up the palate. Citrus and tea fade slowly, creating a refined close that feels fresh, dry, and remarkably composed.

Pair Suntory Roku Gin with sushi, sashimi, or citrus-dressed crudo. The yuzu notes brighten raw fish, while the gin’s clean structure keeps each bite precise.

Serve it with tempura vegetables, shrimp, or fried calamari. The crisp botanicals cut through the batter, while sansho spice adds a lively snap.

Try it with grilled chicken yakitori, miso-glazed salmon, or sesame noodles. Roku’s tea and citrus tones bring lift, while juniper handles savory richness.

For lighter fare, match it with cucumber salad, goat cheese, or edamame with sea salt. The pairing feels fresh, fragrant, and effortlessly polished.