Suntory Roku Minori Select Edition Japanese Gin
43% ABV (86 proof) | 750mL | Six harvest botanicals: Japanese melon, white peach, ume, ginger, Gyokuro tea, yuzu peel | Distilled in Japan — Suntory Roku Minori Select Edition is a limited seasonal gin celebrating Japan's harvest — minori means harvest and abundance — built on the Roku framework under the shun philosophy of ingredients at peak ripeness.
Where the original Roku showcases six Japanese botanicals across the four seasons, the Minori Select Edition layers a fruit-forward harvest set — Japanese melon, white peach, ume (Japanese plum), ginger, Gyokuro tea, and yuzu peel — alongside juniper, for a crisper, more succulent expression of Japanese nature. It keeps the original's 43% ABV and signature hexagonal bottle. A limited seasonal release timed to the Spring 2026 harvest — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Brand notes via trade press: aroma of refreshing juniper and citrus balanced with sweet melon; palate of succulent melon, vibrant peach, and sweet-sour plum over citrus and green botanicals, soft and full in texture; finish of rich Gyokuro-tea umami, subtle sweetness, and zesty ginger.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Limited Spring 2026 harvest edition — a fruit-forward take on Suntory's acclaimed Roku gin
- Six harvest botanicals — Japanese melon, white peach, ume, ginger, Gyokuro tea, yuzu peel
- 43% ABV in Roku's signature hexagonal bottle — same craft, seasonal soul
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
A premium gin and tonic with a melon or peach garnish lets the harvest botanicals lead; it also makes an elegant Martini or a Japanese-style highball.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Minori Select Edition" mean?
minori means harvest/abundance in Japanese. It's a limited seasonal edition of Roku gin built around peak-ripeness harvest botanicals under the shun philosophy.
How is it different from original Roku gin?
Original Roku uses sakura flower/leaf, sencha tea, sansho pepper and others across four seasons; Minori Select is fruit-forward with melon, white peach, ume, ginger, Gyokuro tea, and yuzu peel. Same 43% ABV, different botanical story.
Is this a permanent product?
No — it's a limited seasonal release timed to the Spring 2026 harvest, available only while quantities last.