KURAND Inc. (Head Office: Adachi-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kyoaki荻原) will begin lottery sales for the craft gin "Koto" on July 1, 2026, at 17:00 via "KURAND," the online liquor store operated by the company. (https://kurand.jp/pages/koto) About "Koto" "Koto" is a bourbon barrel-aged craft gin using Japanese botanicals. Unlike typical clear gins, the base spirit is aged in bourbon barrels that were used to mature American whiskey. This barrel aging imparts an amber color similar to whiskey, along with a rich body and a sweet aroma reminiscent of vanilla. The Appeal of "Koto" "Koto" captivates with the harmony of its layered aromas, derived from bourbon barrel flavors and carefully selected Japanese botanicals. The base ingredients include Japanese plants associated with the mountains, such as Arima sansho pepper, camphor branches, green tea, perilla, and yuzu. When poured into a glass, the refreshing scent of juniper berry and citrus spreads, along with the woody notes from the barrel. It has a pleasant sweetness on the palate. Drinking it on the rocks enhances the deep aftertaste, while mixing it with soda gently expands its aroma. Product Details 【Koto】 Genre: Craft Gin Alcohol Content: 43% Volume: 500ml Botanicals: Juniper berry, yuzu, green tea leaves (Kobe-produced), Arima sansho pepper (Kobe-produced), camphor branches (Kobe-produced), perilla (Kobe-produced) Manufacturer: Kobe Distillery (Hyogo Prefecture) Sales Price: 9,800 yen (tax included) About the Distillery The "Kobe Distillery" was established with the aim of creating new specialty products from the historic city of Kobe. Surrounded by mountains, the spirits are aged in a natural environment with significant temperature differences throughout the year and high humidity. They meticulously develop distilled spirits over time. International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Bronze Lottery Sales Information Product: Koto Sales Price: 9,800 yen (tax included) Application Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed)