KI NO BI: Pioneering Gin Episode 1
Craft gin is revolutionising the spirits industry, and The Kyoto Distillery is pioneering this territory. As Japan’s first dedicated gin distillery, The Kyoto Distillery incorporates botanicals and traditional gin making techniques to deliver the complex taste to their maiden product, a dry London gin christened KI NO BI. In this episode, we’ll introduce you to the person who made it happen, David Croll, CEO of Whisk-e Limited.
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