Most people know cola as a drink, but do you know its original key ingredient? The answer is the West African kola nut (Cola acuminata), which contains caffeine and a subtle bitterness that highlights the sweetness of other ingredients—this was the original flavor that made cola a global phenomenon!

This Cola Gin uses real kola nuts, along with cinnamon, vanilla, clove, and 14 other botanicals, to recreate that classic cola taste in gin form.

Pour a glass and you’ll notice the pale yellow color. The aroma truly resembles the syrupy scent of Coca-Cola, with the juniper note woven in. On the palate, there’s vanilla, a touch of cinnamon, lemon, and the kola nut’s mild bitterness—it really does recall the taste of cola!

The mid-palate features a prominent juniper note, so you never forget you’re drinking gin.
Mix with tonic water, and the juniper comes first, then the kola’s bitterness is more pronounced, finishing with the familiar syrupy cola sensation. It’s far less sweet than gin mixed with cola, but with much greater depth and sophistication—a unique, fun, and easy-drinking party gin!

Cola Gin is crafted by Yokohama Bay Distillery, known for its creative small-batch craft gins. Their gins always deliver new surprises, and this cola-flavored release is truly rare and worth a try.