Suntory Roku Gin

把日本四季的味道裝進一杯——yuzu 的清爽和綠茶的內斂一次到位。

為什麼選它？
1) 季節性手摘植物香料 -> 每一批都有鮮活的柑橘與花香層次，喝得到「現採感」。
2) Suntory 工藝控溫蒸餾 -> 杜松子不搶戲，整體更乾淨、好調配。
3) 多變上桌方式 -> 加 tonic、做經典雞尾酒或淨飲都稱職。

侍酒師私房筆記：Roku Craft Gin 第一口是清脆的 yuzu 和檸檬皮，接著浮現綠茶的微澀和一點杏子的柔甜。酒體帶點油感，入口圓潤，尾段有白胡椒式的細緻辛香，餘韻偏清爽、帶茶感。建議大冰塊淨飲或配高質 tonic，能把層次拉得更清楚。

田地與釀造小檔案：由 Suntory 在日本蒸餾，六種日本本土植物在最適採摘期收成—想像山麓小田、柑橘果園與茶園的微風。小批次蒸餾、精準割捨雜味，最後以 T-top cork 封口保存風味。

場景化配餐指南：適合周末居酒屋小菜、朋友聚會做混合雞尾酒，或跟壽司、天婦羅、烤扇貝配一杯清爽解膩。

降維打擊對比：比起同價位的手工小廠 gin，Roku 的特色在於日本香料的辨識度與大廠穩定工藝——花更少錢，喝到有地域感的細緻平衡。

Soul hook: A seasonal Japanese gin that captures yuzu brightness and green tea depth in one elegant pour.

Why choose it? 1) Hand-picked seasonal botanicals -> fresher, brighter citrus and floral layers in each batch. 2) Suntory craftsmanship -> precise balance between juniper backbone and delicate Japanese notes for easy mixing. 3) Versatile profile -> performs brilliantly in a classic tonic, stirred cocktails or neat over ice.

Sommelier's note: Roku opens with zesty yuzu and lemon zest, then unfurls subtle green tea and apricot undercurrents. Juniper is present but measured; a silky, slightly oily mouthfeel carries a peppery, tea-like finish. Drink chilled with a large ice cube or tonic; it rewards quiet sipping as well as cocktails.

Occasion / Pairing guide: Perfect for weekend dinner at home, upscale izakaya sharing plates, or a summer rooftop tonic. Pairs especially well with raw seafood, tempura and grilled seafood.

Competitive edge: Delivers a distinct Japanese signature—seasonal botanicals and Suntory's distilling finesse—at a fraction of niche artisanal gin prices. Exceptional balance for both cocktails and neat serves.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 43%
• Taste: yuzu, green tea, juniper, citrus zest, floral, white pepper, apricot, lime, tea-like tartness, earthy
• Food Matching: Tonic with yuzu or fresh lemon slice, Sashimi / sushi, Tempura, Grilled scallops or shellfish, Yakitori (salted), Light salads with citrus dressing, Yuzu sorbet or citrus desserts
• Grape Variety: none ,

Winery

Suntory 蒸餾廠——日系大廠的工藝與細緻控管。Roku 以六種日本在地香料於最佳採收期小批蒸餾，強調原料來源與穩定度。

Suntory Distillery – a leading Japanese spirits house blending traditional craftsmanship with modern distillation techniques. Roku is produced in small batches using six seasonal Japanese botanicals.