Celebrating Spring in a sip

Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate than with a taste of Japan's most beautiful season? The Roku Gin family just welcomed a new member, the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition, a limited-edition gin that captures the essence of Japanese springtime in every delightful sip.

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Each bottle is a tribute to the Hanami Festival, a beloved Japanese tradition where people gather to admire the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. And the taste? Imagine the delicate sweetness of sakura flowers, perfectly balanced with a hint of floral perfume and a touch of salty undertone – it's like spring has bloomed right on your tongue.

Roku Gin prides itself on using only the finest ingredients, and the Sakura Bloom Edition is no exception. Crafted with meticulous care by master distillers, this gin blends six botanicals to create a complex yet refreshing taste. It's perfect on its own, but if you're feeling a little adventurous, there are endless cocktail possibilities!

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Speaking of cocktails, to celebrate the launch, Roku Gin has collaborated with Lilin + Co to create a beautiful candle that captures the same essence of the Sakura Bloom Edition. Light the candle, pour yourself a gin and tonic (Roku recommends a 1:3 ratio of gin to tonic water!), and let the delightful aroma of cherry blossoms transport you to a Japanese springtime paradise. The Lilin + Co x Roku Sakura Bloom Edition Candle is available for a limited time only, so grab one while you can!

Click here to get your Lliin + Co x Roku Sakura Bloom

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If you're looking for something a little more creative than a gin and tonic, fear not! 20 bars across Malaysia are featuring their own signature cocktails made with the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition. These talented mixologists have crafted drinks that showcase the gin's versatility and vibrancy, so get ready to tantalize your taste buds!

• Concubine : Lot 2, Jalan Panggong, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

• Desire Speakeasy : Lot 6-A & 6-1A, Plaza Batai, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

• Frank's Bar : Unit 06, Level 03, Avenue K, 156, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

• Here & Now : E-3-02, Aras 3, Block E, The Five @ KPD, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

• Ikiya 2.0 : 14A, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur

• Jann KL : Four Points by Sheraton (Chinatown), Level 7, 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

• Louie's Bar : Unit 8-4A, Plaza Batai, 8, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

• Pahit : 3, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur

• Penrose : 149, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

• Rakh : E-1-01, Level 1 The Block E, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

• Reka : 67M, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

• Remedy : 11A, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

• Terumi : 9A, Jalan 20/16, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

• The Vault KL : 5, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

• Bar Trigona : Four Seasons Hotel KL, 145, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

• Wet Deck : W Kuala Lumpur, Level 12, 121, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

• Good Friends Club : 39, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

• Backdoor Bodega : 37, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

• Cabinet 8 : 102, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/3, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor

• Shui Bar : 25-03, Jln Sri Pelangi 3, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru

The Roku Sakura Bloom Edition is a limited-edition release, so don't miss your chance to experience a taste of spring in every sip. Available now (as of May 14th, 2024) at select retailers across Malaysia, while supplies last. For more information, visit the Roku Gin website.

Kampai!

WRITTEN BY SHARON CHONG