Ki No Bi Gin is the first release from the Kyoto Distillery! Unveiled in 2016, Ki No Bi Gin has been made using a rice spirit base, as well as a selection of botanicals including locally-sourced ingredients - the likes of yuzu, hinoki wood chips, bamboo leaves, green sansho and gyokuro tea. The botanicals are split into six flavour groups (Base, Citrus, Tea, Spice, Fruity & Floral and Herbal), and each group is distilled individually before being blended together. Properly incredible stuff, this.
Floral and aromatic with refreshing yuzu standing out. Subtly earthy, oak-y elements develop, joined by a kick of ginger.
With yuzu tonic one if not the best gin I've tried
Beautifully smooth gin. Tried in Kyoto at the recommendation of a local bartender specializing in gin. Had a G&T and it sang.
Amazing Gin, ironically from Japan. We had in London on a Gin tour around Soho. So sorry we can’t get in the States right now. Well textured and so smooth.
Extremely smooth
