Japanese spirits brand Ukiyo is continuing its international expansion with a listing at Dubai Duty Free for two gins, Ukiyo Blossom and Ukiyo Yuzu.
The brand is distributed domestically by Kirker Greer Spirits and represented in global travel retail by Duty Free Global (DFG). Both Ginato and Ukiyo were on display at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last week where DFG was exhibiting.
Drinksology Kirker Greer Chief Commercial Officer John Soden said: “We are delighted to have Ukiyo available to passengers travelling through Dubai Airport, one of the world’s iconic travel retail locations. It is another win for the brand in the travel retail channel, a critical channel for the success of this ultra-premium brand.
“We are seeing exceptional growth and success with Ukiyo in international markets such as Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and we look forward to continuing to build on that success with the Duty Free Global team.”
Kirker Greer Spirits says it is seeing exceptional growth with Ukiyo in international markets with a +176% net sales increase in this fiscal year to date. The company has also posted strong growth across all categories in its portfolio, with net sales up +226% for the year to date.
Ukiyo Japanese gin and vodka are created using a base of traditional Japanese Shōchū and Awamori spirits. The Japanese term ‘Ukiyo’ refers to a state of mind that emphasises living in the moment, while detached from the difficulties of life.
Two of the brand’s star products, Ukiyo Blossom gin and Ukiyo Yuzu gin, are made from a barley harvest first distilled in a traditional Japanese pot still Shōchū spirit. The spirit is then distilled in a traditional pot still with juniper, mandarin and spice before being infused with sakura flower and yuzu.
