Roku The House of Suntory Sakura Bloom Edition Japanese Gin 1L

Floral, citrusy, and dangerously easy to mix into a next-level G&T, Roku Sakura Bloom is the bottle you grab when your usual gin feels a bit one-note. It’s Japanese gin with a spring-forward twist, still crisp and dry, but with a soft cherry blossom perfume that makes every pour feel like a reset.

If you’ve ever wanted a gin that plays nice with tonic without getting bullied by it, this is your answer. Roku keeps the classic gin structure (juniper and citrus) but adds a delicate, scented edge, so your drink smells as good as it tastes.

• Nose: Fresh citrus peel, gentle florals (think cherry blossom), and a clean juniper snap.
• Taste: Bright and zesty up front with a light floral lift, then a dry, crisp core that stays refreshing in long drinks.
• Finish: Clean and dry with lingering citrus and a soft, perfumed fade that makes you want the next sip.

Best way to drink it: Build a G&T with plenty of ice, a bright, clean tonic, and a strip of grapefruit peel, or go Martini-style with a lemon twist if you want the floral notes to feel extra dialed-in.

This is also a sneaky-good upgrade for a Gin Sour, because the blossom-like aroma pops the moment you bring the glass up. Want something bitter? It holds its own in a Negroni, giving you a lighter, more fragrant top note over the Campari.

If your comfort-zone gin is Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, think of this as the “one shelf over” move: still recognizably gin, just more aromatic and more interesting in a simple serve. If you’re a Hendrick’s fan, you’ll like the gentle perfume here, but with a more citrus-led vibe than cucumber.

Pour it when you’re doing snacks and catches-up, sushi night, or anything outdoors. It’s the kind of gin that turns “we’ll just have one” into suddenly discussing which tonic is the best tonic.

Fun Fact: Roku comes from The House of Suntory (yes, that Suntory), and the name “Roku” means “six,” a nod to the six Japanese botanicals that helped make this gin a global favourite before this Sakura Bloom twist showed up.