The Kyoto Distillery 'Ki No Bi' Kyoto Dry Gin, Japan

The Kyoto Distillery's 'Ki No Bi' Kyoto Dry Gin, Japan, is a spirit that merges tradition, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship into a world-class Japanese gin. Inspired by Kyoto’s cultural heritage and the changing beauty of the seasons, this handcrafted expression balances elegance and complexity. Distilled, blended, and bottled entirely in Kyoto, Ki No Bi, meaning “The Beauty of the Seasons”, is a gin that offers a distinctly Japanese perspective on a classically dry style.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume: 45.7% ABV
• Founders: Noriko Kakuda Croll, David Croll, and Marcin Miller

Sensory Description:

This gin opens with a citrus-forward bouquet interwoven with creamy coconut and a sweet floral lift. On the palate, bright yuzu takes center stage, supported by layers of tart citrus, rose petals, Turkish delight, and a whisper of violet. As the gin evolves, herbal notes of coriander, meadowsweet, and caraway emerge alongside a touch of black pepper. The finish is clean and slightly bitter, leaving a lingering impression of citrus zest, floral elegance, and gentle spice.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver – 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver – 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Silver – 2024 World Gin Awards
• Bronze – 2024 International Spirits Challenge
• Silver – 2023 World Gin Awards
• Bronze – 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Bronze – 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Bronze – 2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Spirit Bronze – 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 2014, The Kyoto Distillery was established by Noriko Kakuda Croll, David Croll, and Marcin Miller. With deep roots in the world of fine spirits, the trio began their journey two decades earlier, introducing high-end Scotch whisky to Japanese connoisseurs through their Tokyo-based importing company. Drawing on Kyoto’s legacy of craftsmanship, their goal was to build one of the world’s finest and most innovative gin distilleries. Today, The Kyoto Distillery stands as a beacon of refined Japanese spirit production, blending botanical artistry with a reverence for seasonal nuance.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed chilled or in a minimalist cocktail to highlight its refined botanicals, The Kyoto Distillery's 'Ki No Bi' Kyoto Dry Gin, Japan, shines in a classic gin & tonic with a yuzu or citrus twist, or in an elevated Martini garnished with floral accents. Serve at 45–50°F in a wide-bowled glass to release its full aromatic spectrum.

Crafted with Kyoto’s seasonal beauty in mind and layered with thoughtful detail, The Kyoto Distillery's 'Ki No Bi' Kyoto Dry Gin, Japan,offers a graceful, world-class drinking experience that embodies both the precision of Japanese distilling and the poetry of tradition.