Suntory

Great flavor begins long before distillation. It begins with nature itself.

In creating Roku Gin, Suntory works with six Japanese botanicals chosen to express the beauty of Japan’s four seasons. But capturing nature at its peak requires more than simply selecting great ingredients.

Sakura flowers, for example, are steeped within just 26 hours of harvest to preserve their delicate aroma at its freshest. Rather than distilling all botanicals together, Roku Gin uses multiple distillation methods and separate distillations for different ingredients, allowing each botanical’s unique character to be expressed with precision before being brought together in harmony.

It is a meticulous process shaped by countless decisions, experiments, and refinements—all in pursuit of expressing the best of each ingredient nature provides.

At Suntory, the pursuit of better flavor never stops. Season after season, we continue to refine, explore, and challenge ourselves in search of new possibilities.

Because every flavor becomes more meaningful when each ingredient is treated with care.

Visiting the source of our ingredients reveals the full story behind each ingredient—including the challenges facing the communities who grow them. Aging farmers, labor shortages, and climate change all threaten the future of a type of Japanese botanical traditionally used in Japanese cuisine. It’s also valued in craft gin for its rich, distinctive aroma.

To preserve its rich aroma for the future, we’re taking action. At Suntory, we don’t just support local producers—we work as equal partners, enhancing the value of ingredients and co-creating with communities.

It’s not just about keeping flavor alive—it’s about passing on the land, its people, and their stories to the next generation.

And when care stands behind an ingredient, its future becomes richer.