Sen No Suzu Kyoto Dry Gin

Sen No Suzu Kyoto Dry Gin was born from the collaboration between the Japanese specialist of fine spirits Shinanoya, and two famous bartenders to be THE perfect gin for a gin & tonic.

The recipe is same as the classic Ki No Bi ; of rice spirit with an addition of coriander and angelica root in addition to the bouquet of 11 carefully selected Japanese botanicals ; Juniper berries, Orris roots, Hinoki bark (Japanese cypress), Kinome, Yuzu, Lemon, Ginger, green tea (Gyokuro), red Shiso and Bamboo leaves, and finally Sansho pepper.

 
The 11 ingredients are classified into 6 distinct flavors categories (base, citrus, tea, herbs, spices and floral), and each category is then macerated in rice alcohol before being individually distilled. The distillates are then blended before being left to rest, allowing the flavors to infuse giving a perfect balance to the gin.
 
Then the spirit is diluted with water of Fushimi known for its purity before being put again in vat of maceration for a definite period allowing an ideal harmony of the final blend.