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Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin is a London Dry gin in Japan. ABV: 45.1%. Our expert rating is 8/10. community average is 8.4/10 from 7 reviews.
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Nose
Fresh citrus followed by rich sweet green tea — white chocolate, citrus, juniper and Japanese tea house warmth
Palate
Tea sweetness growing with silky smooth milk chocolate and cream base — juniper with floral tea notes and grassiness, clean botanical strokes without heaviness
Finish
Long and quite warm with crisp grassy dryness — touched by freshly brewed green tea
Expert Review
8/10Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin is a strategically astute expression from the Ki No Bi range, bringing tea-forward character to a London Dry framework at 45.1% ABV. A premium bottle with genuine craft credentials that earns its place on any serious back bar.
Community Reviews
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— Unique and Refined
You won't find another gin like Ki No Tea. The Japanese tea influence at 45.1% ABV adds layers of flavour that are subtle, complex, and completely original. A sophisticated sipper.
30 April 2026
— Beautiful but Polarising
The tea character at 45.1% is undeniably interesting but it pushes this London Dry away from what most people expect from gin. The vegetal, umami notes won't be to everyone's taste.
23 April 2026
— Japanese Tea Meets Gin
Ki No Tea brings the elegance of Japanese tea ceremony to gin-making. At 45.1% ABV this London Dry has an extraordinary green tea character that's delicate, complex, and utterly Japanese. Stunning.
16 April 2026Related Gins
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