Roku Gin

Classic Botanic taste that is smooth and easy to drink. Best of the line for its price range. Though it does indeed lack the quality of the higher end products

What a lovely gin! Soft, floral, slight juniper with nothing sharp or objectionable in its profile. I'm not sure what cherry blossoms should taste like, but I can imagine they are influencing the complex but light presence of this gin. Compared to my standard Bombay Sapphire, this is both softer and a bit more complex in its floral and vegetal notes but not quite as focused. The Bombay has more "gravitas" in a cocktail. I don't drink gin neat. I'm a martini guy. This gin excels in that capacity. I really like this in a 50/50 with Dolin Extra Dry and a lemon twist garnish. Serve this up, extremely cold (60 revolutions) in a chilled Nick & Nora. Your eyes may just light up! Mine do! I'm not a thrilled with this in a G&T as I think the gin gets lost in the carbonation. YMMV. At the going price this is a bargain. It's less expensive than The Botanist, which is a better gin all around if much bolder in profile. St. George Botanivore is also a better gin, but its also 20% - 30% more expensive. Roku is better than Empress. It's not purple and it can't change to pink,though. To be fair, the three I just mentioned are far more juniper forward. Roku is about equal in my world to Hendrick's, which I like in a light martini. I haven't tried this in a Negroni, I don't think that's a good application for such a light quaff. Maybe I should? I'll let you know how it works out. Recommended.

A premium yet unusal gin. Nose: Intense and complexe herbs, juniper not as dominant as with other gins, some undefinable yet interesting fruity nouances. Taste: Suprisingly bitter, well-balanced herbs and juniper, very solid body with a lasting aftertaste.

Incredibly aromatic with floral and fruity notes. Tastes undeniably like gin, but with fruity and spicy notes that compliment each other well. Smooth with a lingering finish.