{"id":82411,"date":"2025-09-24T11:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T10:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=82411"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:45:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T10:45:54","slug":"roku-gin-unveils-new-botanical-kasane-edition-travel-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/roku-gin-unveils-new-botanical-kasane-edition-travel-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Roku Gin unveils new Botanical Kasane Edition travel exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"

The House of Suntory has expanded its Roku Gin portfolio with the launch of Roku Botanical Kasane Edition \u2013 a global travel retail exclusive that exemplifies the brand\u2019s signature craftsmanship, seasonal harmony and premium positioning.<\/p>\n

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Kasane is the Japanese art of perfect layering \u2013 colours, textures and shades inspired by the seasons. Roku Botanical Kasane edition embodies this art form, layering botanicals for a richer, deeper flavour. This exclusive expression enhances, then layers Roku\u2019s six signature Japanese botanicals \u2013 Sakura flower and leaf, Sencha and Gyokuro teas, Sansho, and Yuzu, all harvested at peak season.<\/p>\n

Adding a new dimension to these rebalanced botanicals is a rice distillate that brings layered character, complemented by a smooth aftertaste, resulting in a more intense, elevated expression of Roku\u2019s vibrancy. Roku Botanical Kasane Edition is bottled at 47% AVB (compared with 43% ABV for the Roku core expression), offering a bold yet refined tasting experience for discerning travellers.<\/p>\n

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Roku Botanical Kasane Edition<\/a> is making its global travel retail debut this month in Singapore Changi. The international roll-out covers key airport locations in Dubai, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, London and Paris, and will be supported by a programme of high-profile in-store activations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To elevate the shopping experience \u2013 and bring the Kasane layering concept to life \u2013 the HPPs will incorporates sampling and a range of luxury branded GWPs.<\/p>\n

Additionally, The House of Suntory has collaborated with Chiso, Kyoto\u2019s preeminent Kimono House established in 1555, to create a bespoke bottle label for the Roku Botanical Kasane Edition. This design integrates artistic interpretations of Roku\u2019s six signature botanicals, blending heritage craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to introduce this new Roku expression exclusively to our travel retail partners,\u201d<\/em> commented Nandini Valio, Suntory Global Spirits Senior Marketing Director for Global Travel Retail. \u201cPremium gin remains a high-potential category in the channel, and we believe Roku Botanical Kasane Edition is perfectly positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis elevated GTR-exclusive is more than just a new expression \u2013 it offers a truly special experience that travellers won\u2019t find anywhere else.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Underlining Roku Botanical Kasane Edition\u2019s versatility and layered botanical depth, recommended serves include the Kasane Gin Fizz cocktail.<\/p>\n

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The House of Suntory has expanded its Roku Gin portfolio with the launch of Roku Botanical Kasane Edition \u2013 a global travel retail exclusive that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":82413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2597,535,1,477,7099,7097],"tags":[69,39,16787,5177,5178,14692,11505,10331,216],"class_list":["post-82411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-selling-brands-in-duty-free","category-duty-free-retailers","category-latest-news","category-latest-promotions-in-duty-free","category-spirits","category-wines-spirits","tag-duty-free","tag-dutyfree","tag-roku-botanical-kasane-edition","tag-roku-gin","tag-roku-gin-duty-free","tag-roku-gin-travel-retail","tag-singapore-changi-aiport","tag-the-house-of-suntory","tag-travel-retail"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82411","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82411"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82411\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82471,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82411\/revisions\/82471"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}