Kokoro Gin Review & Tasting Notes
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About Kokoro Gin
Kokoro Gin was launched in 2016 and is inspired by co-founder James Nicol's uncle who lives in the Japanese mountains and has been dedicated to reviving and protecting the mountain woodland. James' Uncle Nic introduced him to sansho berries which are popular in Japanese cooking. The sansho berries in Kokoro Gin are picked fresh each year and feature alongside 8 further botanicals in the London Dry recipe, which was developed with Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers where the gin distillation is contracted. The word 'Kokoro' itself means the heart, centre or essence in Japanese. The Gin Guide Review With an inspiring story behind it and well developed flavours, Kokoro Gin is certainly a London Dry Gin with heart. The balance of the gin is worthy of note, with peppery spice, sweet citrus and liqourice, almond, earthy notes and bitter citrus all combining beautifully. The flavours of the sansho berries are cleverly built on, with sansho berries themselves bringing pine, citrus, pepper and earthy notes. Served with a twist of lemon, Kokoro Gin makes refreshing and flavourful G&T. - Paul Jackson, 2016 You Might Also Like... Also try Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin, Jinzu Gin and Japanese Gin. Buy Kokoro Gin
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Kokoro Gin Information
ABV: 42%
Country: England
Distillery: Thames Distillers
Price Band: £25 - £30
Website: www.kokorogin.com
Country: England
Distillery: Thames Distillers
Price Band: £25 - £30
Website: www.kokorogin.com
botanicals
Kokoro Gin Botanicals
Botanicals: Juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, liquorice, orange, lemon peel, almond, savory, sansho berries
Key Flavours: Juniper & sansho berries
Key Flavours: Juniper & sansho berries
Garnish & Serving Suggestions
Kokoro Gin Garnish & Serving Suggestions
Garnish / Perfect Serve: Fever Tree Indian Tonic and Pink Grapefruit or Lemon Peel
Serving Suggestions: Gin & Tonic
Serving Suggestions: Gin & Tonic
Kokoro Gin Tasting Notes
NOSEEarthy & juniper-led,
with orange & sansho berries |
PALATEWarming, smooth & sweet,
with juniper, citrus & liqourice |
FINISHLingering & complex,
with pepper & bitter orange |
