The House of Suntory has the perfect gift for gin lovers this Valentine’s, the Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition, the brand’s first limited edition release of the year.
Bottling the essence of shun (pronounced shoon), the Japanese concept of peak seasonal freshness, the release evokes cherry blossoms and traditional Japanese gardens, with botanicals that have been harvested at the height of their vibrancy and taste.
Taking inspiration from Japan’s annual Hanami ‘flower viewing’ festival, the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition proffers a complex blend of six different botanicals – expect a sweet floral taste, with hints of saltiness from the blossom leaves.
The release evokes cherry blossoms and traditional Japanese gardens, with botanicals that have been harvested at the height of their vibrancy and taste…
The recommended serve is a gin & tonic: mix one part Roku Sakura Bloom Edition, with three parts tonic water, served over ice in a highball glass, with a pink grapefruit garnish.
James Bowker, Global Advocacy Manager of Beam Suntory, says: “The Roku Sakura Bloom Edition provides an immersion into the cultural origins of the product as well as providing a unique taste profile. Giving the brand a compelling point of difference in the premium gin market.”
We’ll drink to that.
The first release in the Roku Gin’s Festival Collection, a global series inviting gin drinkers to celebrate every every season, the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition (43%ABV) is priced at £33, and available for a limited time only from Tesco, then Waitrose and Sainsbury’s in early March.
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The House of Suntory has the perfect gift for gin lovers this Valentine’s, the Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition, the brand’s first limited edition release of the year.
Bottling the essence of shun (pronounced shoon), the Japanese concept of peak seasonal freshness, the release evokes cherry blossoms and traditional Japanese gardens, with botanicals that have been harvested at the height of their vibrancy and taste.
Taking inspiration from Japan’s annual Hanami ‘flower viewing’ festival, the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition proffers a complex blend of six different botanicals – expect a sweet floral taste, with hints of saltiness from the blossom leaves.
The recommended serve is a gin & tonic: mix one part Roku Sakura Bloom Edition, with three parts tonic water, served over ice in a highball glass, with a pink grapefruit garnish.
James Bowker, Global Advocacy Manager of Beam Suntory, says: “The Roku Sakura Bloom Edition provides an immersion into the cultural origins of the product as well as providing a unique taste profile. Giving the brand a compelling point of difference in the premium gin market.”
We’ll drink to that.
The first release in the Roku Gin’s Festival Collection, a global series inviting gin drinkers to celebrate every every season, the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition (43%ABV) is priced at £33, and available for a limited time only from Tesco, then Waitrose and Sainsbury’s in early March.
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