Kokoro Gin

In the land of the rising sun and the mindful reflection lies a forest of exceptional distinction and curiosity. It is here amongst the ‘sclusive sights and smells and sounds of significance that a man of infinite resource and sagacity – known most fondly as Uncle Nic – acquired a recurring taste for the Sansho berry. “Fortuitously pepperascial,” nibbled the words off his tongue. “With a uniquely citronious note.” And it was these insatiable desirabilities that Uncle Nic knew would give his family gin – known most fondly as Kokoro – such an exquisitely unique flavouring.

Kokoro was inspired by a visit to their Uncle Nic, who’s lived in Japan for over 50 years. His life’s passion has been transforming neglected ancient woodland back into a haven for endangered indigenous plant species. Walking in the forest with him one day he introduced them to the incredible flavour of the sansho berry. Used extensively in Japanese cuisine, sansho berries have a distinctively earthy black pepper flavour with a piney, citrus finish.
They then pick perfectly ripe berries, fast-freeze them for freshness and express ship them to the UK for distillation with juniper, coriander, angelica, sweet orange, almond, liquorice, savory & lemon peel.

From Forest Spirits.