# Ki No Bi (The Kyoto Distillery) > Ki No Bi is a premium brand of Japanese gin produced by The Kyoto Distillery, the first artisanal gin distillery in Japan. Founded in 2014, the brand utilizes a rice spirit base and a unique blending process involving six distinct flavor groups of Kyoto-sourced botanicals. It is recognized for its focus on Japanese craftsmanship and local ingredients like yuzu, bamboo, and sansho pepper. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/ki-no-bi-the-kyoto-distillery - Slug: ki-no-bi-the-kyoto-distillery