Kokoro is located in Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom.

What does Kokoro produce?

Kokoro produces or represents products such as Japan-inspired gin, London Dry gin, gin-based liqueurs (yuzu, ginger, cherry blossom).

Where can I buy products from Kokoro?

You can buy products from Kokoro directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Brand

Kokoro

Q: What raw materials does Kokoro use?

sansho berries (Afan Woodland, Nagano, Japan), juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, almond, licorice, savory (santoreggia), coriander seeds

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Kokoro.

Kokoro is a British gin brand inspired by Japan, known for using sansho berries harvested in the Afan Woodland (Nagano prefecture). The core range is a London Dry Gin at 42% ABV that combines citrus notes, juniper and the characteristic peppery/umami of sansho.

Japan-inspired gin London Dry gin gin-based liqueurs (yuzu, ginger, cherry blossom)

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What to know about Kokoro

Type Brand

Region Edinburgh , Scotland , United Kingdom

Products from 1

Use of fresh sansho berries hand-harvested in the Afan Woodland (Nagano). Donation of 10% of profits to the C.W. Nicol Afan Woodland Trust for forest conservation. Typical ABV 42% (70 cl version frequently distributed). Brand/company legally identified as Forest Spirits Ltd (Edinburgh) in legal and contact information.

Producer range

Producer range Kokoro

Spirit categories

Japan-inspired gin London Dry gin gin-based liqueurs (yuzu, ginger, cherry blossom)

Representative products

Gin Kokoro 70cl

Raw materials

sansho berries (Afan Woodland, Nagano, Japan) juniper orange peel lemon peel angelica root almond licorice savory (santoreggia) coriander seeds

Distillation and production

Production method

London Dry-style gin made with fresh sansho berries (hand-harvested and flash-frozen in Japan) and a blend of classic botanicals; the berries are shipped to the United Kingdom for processing and bottling under the Kokoro brand.

Distillation

London Dry (gin distilled with botanicals; the brand states it uses fresh sansho botanicals imported from Japan).

Producer history Kokoro

The idea for Kokoro arose from the meeting between the founders (including James Nicol) and the traditions of the Afan forests, where naturalist C.W. Nicol ("Old Nic") introduced the family to the culinary value of sansho berries. The berries are hand-picked in the forests of Nagano and shipped frozen to the United Kingdom; from there the brand developed the London Dry gin recipe that carries the name Kokoro (Japanese for “heart, essence”).

Production philosophy

Highlight a local Japanese ingredient (sansho) to create a gin that evokes the "spirit of the forest"; focus on sustainability and support for conservation: a percentage of profits is donated to the C.W. Nicol Afan Woodland Trust.

Territory

United Kingdom (brand/company) — key raw materials/ingredients sourced from the Afan Woodland, Nagano, Japan.

Kokoro

This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.

On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.

Gin Kokoro 70cl

61,17 € 44,28 €

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Kokoro