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Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin launches Meghalayan Mountain Berry Gin

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Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin has released its newest expression, Mountain Berry Gin with Cherry Blossom. What makes its special is that it is distilled from rainwater and built on unsweetened, uncoloured foundation based on the character from the high-altitude terrains of Cherrapunji and Mawsynram.

The makers have shaped the profile by an interplay of cherry blossom petals and the sweet-tart Khasi Sohiong berry, which together create a natural pink hue. The gin doesn’t include any sweeteners, colouring or additives – making it a natural product from its place of origin.

The botanical includes Sohiong berries (Meghalayan mountain berries), Cherry blossom petals, Taro root, Chamomile, Eastern Himalayan juniper berries, Khasi mandarin and Kaji Nemu.

The gin can be enjoyed with ice or lengthened with tonic or soda and the gin is expected to taste:

Palette: lush, silken, sweet-tart

Nose: floral, citrus, juniper

Finish: lingering, floral, berry-led

The gin is also paired with a integrated pour-measuring cap — a patent-applied jigger mechanism built into the bottle to ensure precision with every serve. The packaging continues the brand’s stainless-steel architecture, with selectively applied deep-gold embossing that behaves like metalwork rather than decoration. The result is a form that advances the original design language while remaining unmistakably itself.

Roku Gin – Sakura Bloom Edition in India from The House of Suntory

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The House of Suntory recently introduced Roku Gin – Sakura Bloom Edition in India.  Inspired by the Sakura flower (also known as cherry blossom) and Japan’s world-renowned Hanami festival, which celebrates the tradition of “gazing at flowers”, this new edition brings the spirit of Japanese spring to life.

Rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Shun—the appreciation of each season’s best flavours—Sakura Bloom Edition captures the freshness and vibrancy of Springtime in Japan. Crafted with the soft, floral essence of Sakura flower, this gin evokes the timeless beauty of Hanami, the centuries-old tradition of gathering under blooming cherry blossom trees to appreciate nature’s transient beauty.

The gin features a delicate, sweet floral character, complemented by subtle salty notes from Sakura blossom leaves, creating a beautifully layered experience. Crafted with Roku’s signature blend of six Japanese botanicals, this edition enhances the natural sweetness of the Sakura, resulting in a delicately complex and perfectly balanced—Roku Gin – Sakura Bloom Edition.

“With the global appetite for Japanese gin growing steadily, the introduction of Roku Gin – Sakura Bloom Edition in India is both timely and strategic,” said Rishi Walli, Senior Director – Marketing, Suntory Global Spirits. “As consumer preferences evolve toward more delicate and refined flavour profiles, this expression strengthens Roku’s premium standing in the category while offering Indian gin lovers a sensorial journey rooted in nature and seasonality. This truly special release marries Japanese craftsmanship with heritage, delivering a differentiated, high-quality experience that Indian consumers increasingly seek. It features a heightened Sakura-inspired profile with soft floral notes, subtle sweetness, and the elegance of cherry blossom, tailored to delight”

Following its limited-time debut in global travel retail earlier this year, across key Indian airports including Mumbai and Delhi Duty Free, The House of Suntory’s exquisite Roku Gin – Sakura Bloom Edition is now set to roll out in select cities across India, with plans to expand nationwide over time. Launching just as the country prepares for a vibrant festive and wedding season, Roku Sakura Bloom is a good gifting option.