Holy Cow...Move over Hendrick's. You've been replaced as my "outside the box" Gin. My gin preferences tend to lean more to the traditional side (Beefeater, Broker's, Plymouth) but I do enjoy something experimental when the temperature starts to change. The nose on Roku is incredible, dominated by Citrus Peel (I'll assume that's the Yuzu pairing so well with the lemon since I've never encountered an actual Yuzu fruit) and florals. The juniper is there (I wouldn't say in abundance, but there is plenty) if you search for it, and plays very well with the other botanicals. All those notes translate so well to the palate with a little cinnamon-y/piney spice on the finish. My gin consumption is limited to Martinis and G&T's, but I can definitely see myself enjoying this one chilled or over ice with no mixer. It also retails for about $10 less than Hendrick's. My gin shelf is starting to get as crowded as my whiskey shelf.
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The Botanist was actually next on my gin list, but this jumped it when I stumbled upon it at $25.
@WhiskyWitch Equivalent but different, in my book. The Botanist is crisp and elegant, Roku is soft and elegant.
I was wanting to try this eventually, and have to now! I wonder how it compares to The Botanist?