KI NO BI (‘The Beauty of the Seasons’) is inspired by tradition and is distilled, blended, and bottled in Kyoto. The Kyoto Distillery was established in 2014 by the three founders: Noriko Kakuda Croll, David Croll and Marcin Miller.The Kyoto Distillery is Japan’s first artisanal gin distillery. Its flagship gin KI NO BI is a pioneer, using Japanese botanicals such as yuzu, hinoki cypress, bamboo, gyokuro tea, and green peppercorns distilled in a rice-spirit base in a process that seeks konwa – the attainment of harmony through blending. Part of the Pernod Ricard group since 2020, KI NO BI is winning the highest honors, including the IWSC Contemporary Gin Trophy. KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin is made using a particularly intricate production process. Botanicals are divided into six different categories, known as 6 Elements, macerated in rice spirit and then distilled individually. The distillates are masterfully blended before being left to marry together, allowing the disparate flavours to harmonise, giving our gin perfect balance. This elaborate process requires a considerable amount of time and effort, and is seldom used by gin distilleries around the world. The unique character of KI NO BI, however, simply cannot be created without this unusual but highly sophisticated distillation method. Buy KI NO BI gin online at VINO&VINO - official distribution of Pernod Ricard's portfolio brands in Armenia and enjoy free delivery in Yerevan.
