Roku Japanese Craft Gin: Seasonal Precision From Suntory's House of Harmony

Rosa Paredes — Six botanicals, endless depth

9/10

The genius of Roku is how six Japanese botanicals create such complexity. Cherry blossom, yuzu zest, green tea freshness — each reveals itself in sequence. The delicate yuzu echo on the finish is beautiful. At 43%, a Contemporary gin of rare elegance.

Thomas Weber — Japanese craft at its best

8/10

The six Japanese botanicals — sakura, yuzu, sencha tea, gyokuro tea, sansho pepper, and sakura leaf — create something genuinely unique. At 43% the smooth, layered palate is a pleasure. The cherry blossom on the nose is gorgeous.

Camila Ortiz — Cherry blossom perfection

9/10

The sakura sweetness with sencha tea astringency is inspired. Suntory have brought their whisky-making precision to gin with extraordinary results. At 43% it's smooth and layered with a beautiful yuzu brightness.