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Kyoto Dry Gin Ki No Bi, 45.7%, 750ml
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Kyoto Dry Gin Ki No Bi - A Legendary Craft Gin from Japan's First Dedicated Distillery
Ki No Bi is the flagship expression from The Kyoto Distillery, Japan's first dedicated craft gin distillery. Based on a rice spirit, it is blended with 11 meticulously selected Japanese botanicals, including yuzu, hinoki, bamboo leaf, and gyokuro, all distilled individually to reflect the beauty of Kyoto's changing seasons.
Specifications
| Brand | The Kyoto Distillery |
|---|---|
| ABV | 45.7% |
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan |
| Volume | 750ml |
Online tasting note for reference:
- Nose: Fresh yuzu and citrus notes emerge first, accompanied by the elegant woody aroma of hinoki and bamboo leaves, with juniper providing a classic structural foundation.
- Palate: Silky texture from the rice base, with refreshing fruitiness from yuzu, sweetness from gyokuro tea, and a subtle lift from sansho pepper. Perfectly balanced with complex layers.
- Finish: Fresh and long-lasting, with the gentle spice of sansho pepper lingering in a harmonious herbal finish.
Product Details
The name Ki No Bi means 'the beauty of the seasons' and represents the first true Japanese craft gin. Established in 2015 by David Croll and Marcin Miller in southern Kyoto, the production team separates 11 botanicals into six categories (base, citrus, tea, herbal, spice, and floral) to be distilled individually at their peak. The final blend, crafted by their head distiller, draws from sake and whisky philosophies to create an incomparable style.
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Founded in 2015, The Kyoto Distillery is Japan's first dedicated craft gin distillery, revolutionizing the global market. Head distiller Alex Davies, who trained in Scotland, combines Western distilling techniques with Japan's meticulous attention to detail.
Ki No Bi’s uniqueness lies in its 'six-element' distillation process. Instead of one pot, botanicals are grouped by characteristics and extracted individually in specialized stills—for instance, yuzu is distilled under reduced pressure in stainless steel for freshness, while hinoki is copper-pot distilled for warmth. This ensures every element is captured at its peak before precision blending. Ki No Bi is not just a gin; it is a love letter to the four seasons of Kyoto.
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