Kyoto Distillery KI NO JYU Uji Premium Gyokuro Gin 700ml [Strictly Limited]

A Century-Defining Collaboration of Three Kyoto Masters

A landmark collaboration between three of Kyoto's most revered craft houses — The Kyoto Distillery × Horii Shichimeien × KIRA KARACHO — uniting Kyoto's centuries-old tea heritage, traditional washi paper artistry, and modern craft distillation. Every bottle is a one-of-a-kind work of Kyoto craftsmanship, strictly limited, a true collector's grail among premium Gyokuro gins.

KI NO JYU features the finest hand-picked Gyokuro from Horii Shichimeien's legendary Okunoyama tea garden — Japan's most exalted Gyokuro source. The result delivers the rare Umami depth, profound herbal fragrance, and silky smoothness for which Okunoyama Gyokuro is celebrated. Crafted specifically for sipping neat or on the rocks, with the juniper ratio carefully tuned to elevate the tea's delicate sweetness.

Three Master Houses, One Bottle

• The Kyoto Distillery:Japan's first distillery dedicated to craft gin, blending 11 Japanese botanicals with the famed waters of Fushimi to redefine Japanese gin aesthetics
• Horii Shichimeien:Nearly 150 years of guarding the Uji Gyokuro tradition, whose Okunoyama tea garden stands at the apex of Japan's Gyokuro heritage
• KIRA KARACHO:The icon of Kyoto karakami paper craft, hand-wrapping each bottle with 800-year-old Kurotani Washi

Tasting Notes

• Nose:Opens with the deep herbal fragrance of Okunoyama Gyokuro, unfolding into hinoki cypress, yuzu zest, and gentle juniper
• Palate:Silky and round, with the rare Umami of premium Gyokuro layering through honey, fresh grass, and a touch of sea-laver
• Finish:Long and pure, with a lingering Gyokuro sweetness — the ultimate expression of Eastern refinement

Recommended Serving

• Neat:Begin with a small pour to fully appreciate the Umami depth and silky character of Okunoyama Gyokuro
• On the Rocks:A slowly melting large ice cube reveals further herbal layers of the Gyokuro
• Food Pairing:Pairs beautifully with kaiseki cuisine, sashimi, and wagashi sweets
• Storage:Store in a cool, dark place — the Kurotani Washi wrap is itself a collectible work of art

Specifications

• Distillery:The Kyoto Distillery
• Type:Premium Gyokuro Gin
• Key Ingredient:Hand-picked Okunoyama Gyokuro from Horii Shichimeien
• Packaging:Hand-wrapped Kurotani Washi, supervised by KIRA KARACHO
• Volume:700ml
• Edition:Strictly Limited

A rare masterwork uniting Kyoto's tea, washi paper, and craft distillation traditions — the ultimate gift for gin collectors, connoisseurs of Kyoto craftsmanship, and prestige business gifting.