Ki No Bi

Japanese Gin

Ki No Bi is a Japanese gin brand owned by The Kyoto Distillery, the very first distillery dedicated to gin to emerge in Japan. Founded in 2014, the distillery is located in the city of Kyoto, the country's former capital and a mecca for traditional craftsmanship.

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Ki No Bi - Kyoto Distillery

Ki No Bi is a Japanese gin brand owned by The Kyoto Distillery, the very first distillery dedicated to gin to emerge in Japan. Founded in 2014, the distillery is located in the city of Kyoto, the country's former capital and a mecca for traditional craftsmanship.

Kyoto was not chosen at random, the region also offers an abundance of raw materials to work with; Fushimi's pure waters and a wide range of locally grown ingredients such as yuzu, sanshō pepper, or the legendary green teas of Uji.

Available in many versions, Ki No Bi gins are built around a master recipe composed of a majority of local botanicals. These ingredients are first macerated in rice alcohol, then distilled individually before being carefully blended with Fushimi water to harmonize and balance the whole.

Ki No Bi pays tribute to local craftsmanship with a label and case designed in collaboration with Kira Karacho, one of the oldest Karakami workshops, and a glass bottle made by Sakai, one of Kyoto's most renowned glass craftsmen.  

Ki No Bi gins have won numerous awards in international competitions, including the title of International Gin Producer of the Year at the 2018 IWSC.

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