Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has started construction om a new €25 million (US$26.8 million) distillery for its high-end Japanese gin brand Ki No Bi in Kameoka City, according to a FoodBev report.
The new facility will be powered by renewables an is expected to increase production capacity for Ki No Bi at least fivefold.
Commenting on the move, The Kyoto Distillery managing director Antonio Sanchez Villareal said: “This is a pivotal moment for all of us at The Kyoto Distillery and our beloved KI NO BI gin as the brand prepares for future growth amid the strong demand for Japanese gin and Japanese craft spirits. The construction of a new state-of-the-art carbon-neutral distillery shows our firm commitment to both safety and sustainability, and we are very happy that as part of Pernod Ricard, we can make this strategic investment in our brand”.
The new distillery is expected to open in the autumn of 2025.
Source: FoodBev