Ki No Bi Kyoto Gin (70cl)

Ki No Bi is a Japanese gin made in small quantities by the Kyoto Distillery, in a region already known for a particular sake. Its name means beauty of the seasons, referring to the use of fresh Japanese botanicals: citrus, flowers, leaves, spices and fruit. The gin is distilled from a rice alcohol base, with botanicals divided into six groups and distilled separately before blending. Pure water from Fushimi is added and the spirit rests for a week before blending. On the nose it has delicate, enveloping aromas of juniper, citrus, flowers and balsamic herbs. On the palate it is dry, fresh, citrusy and almost salty.