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I’ve always been a gin drinker and before we had all the wonderful choices we have now Tanqueray Gin was my ‘go to’ drink. The deal will see the Japanese-inspired London Dry Gin marketed to off-trade, wholesalers, independents, supermarkets, on-trade and other retailers through Mangrove’s network. We will be giving 10% from the sale of every bottle of Kokoro Gin and the Kokoro Liqueurs to help preserve the forest which is close to my family’s heart.”Aroma: Kokoro Gin smells strikingly classic. Orange, angelica root, juniper and coriander. Citrus forward, it’s welcoming, albeit a bit hot. The brand is named after George Chinnery, the English painter, who began his career in Dublin, before travelling to China. The bottle is inspired by these two parts of his career – Georgian Dublin and Imperial China. Kokoro London Dry Gin is introducing a range of three premium gin liqueurs with flavours from Japan. Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lime and a grapefruit, while cherry blossom has a uniquely floral flavour with a soft hint of cherry.

We distill at Charles’s facility in London. Kokoro had to be a London Dry; there’s a real art to the process, a single distillation with no additional blending of flavours after production. With London Dry Gin, you need to understand what each botanical brings to the process and finely balance your recipe. For me, that idea of harmony and balance resonates with our forest inspiration.Charles knows his stuff and has a real passion for his work, we worked together to smooth off the rough edges, and after just a couple of trial distillations, we hit on the final recipe. It has everything I wanted and captures the flavour journey of the sansho berries in a way that is still sympathetic to a classic gin style. Every sip of Kokoro Gin Liqueur is not merely a taste but a journey, transporting the spirit to the misty, enchanting forests of Japan, whispering ancient tales and inviting one to explore the boundless realms of flavour that lie between the traditional and the exotic. It is an invitation to lose oneself, finding their "Kokoro", or heart, within the ethereal tapestry of flavours crafted with meticulous detail and boundless passion. James Nichol, managing director at Forest Spirits, which produces Kokoro Gin, said: “Our deal with Mangrove will allow us to take Kokoro Gin to a larger market. We know that Mangrove only works with the highest quality products, so this is a perfect partnership. It is a significant step for us in growing the brand.” These are the unsung heroes of our story; the delicate botanicals that enrich and enhance the experience; the sublime subtleties that transport you to the heart of the forest. Kokoro Gin Liqueurs encapsulate a spirit of adventurous exploration, blending traditional British gin craftsmanship with inspirations drawn from the enigmatic heart of Japan, the forest-rich realm of Afan Woodland. The liqueurs, intertwining both worlds, create an exotic symphony of flavours that whisper the tales of distant lands while honouring local traditions.