Toyonaga Okukuma 7-Year Shochu Aged in Sherry Cask 500ml
Toyonaga Okukuma 7-Year Shochu Aged in Sherry Cask 500ml
Size: 500ml | ABV: 40%
In 3 words: Luscious whiskey & rice
A rice-based shochu, produced on a limited-run (just 400 bottles per year) and aged 7 years in Sherry casks previously used for whiskey. No surprise then to be met with luscious, whiskey-like aroma with distinct sherry notes. Sipping brings notes of vanilla, caramel, coffee and dark chocolate with a spicy nutmeg.
Variety:: Rice (Okukuma)
Distillery: Toyonaga
Region: Kumamoto prefecture
Product Details
Ingredients: Sweet potato (Kogane Sengan variety), white koji and water
Nose: Cantaloupe and honey, with a sugary note
Palate: Medium-bodied, sponge cake, dried peach and nutty sweetness
Serving suggestion: Neat, chilled, over ice
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Size: 500ml | ABV: 40%
In 3 words: Luscious whiskey & rice
A rice-based shochu, produced on a limited-run (just 400 bottles per year) and aged 7 years in Sherry casks previously used for whiskey. No surprise then to be met with luscious, whiskey-like aroma with distinct sherry notes. Sipping brings notes of vanilla, caramel, coffee and dark chocolate with a spicy nutmeg.
Variety:: Rice (Okukuma)
Distillery: Toyonaga
Region: Kumamoto prefecture
Size: 720ml | ABV: 50%
In 3 words: Smooth malty powerful
Mild Mizuho Ryukyu Awamori 5yr is an aged 'kusu' from Ryukyu island, Okinawa. A classic example, single-distilled from Thai rice and black koji, before being aged in jars. It is amber in colour, with mellow fruit and white mushroom aromas.
Variety:: Awamori
Distillery: Mizuho
Region: Ryukyu island, Okinawa
Size: 720ml | ABV: 25%
In 3 words: Smooth sweet & nutty
A single distilled (honkaku) shochu, made with 100% premium Kogane Sengan sweet potato from Kagoshima Prefecture. Shochu made with this varietal is known for its sweet fragrance, a delicately smooth palate, and complex flavours of chestnuts and dried fruits.
Variety:: Sweet potato (Imo)
Distillery: Takara
Region: Kagoshima
Size: 500ml | ABV: 25%
In 3 words: Sweet, floral & silky
Made with 100% Beni Imo, a popular sweet potato varietal in Kagoshima prefecture. Beni Imo is very sweet, and delicious, and has a light red skin colour (Beni means red in Japanese). Shochu made from this varietal is known for its sweet floral aroma and silky flavours.
Variety:: Red sweet potato
Distillery: Takara
Region: Kagoshima
Size: 720ml | ABV: 25%
In 3 words: Sweet, floral & silky
A Mugi (barley) Shochu made from 100% Japanese barley and crafted according to a traditional method in which Kuro Koji (Black Koji) is used so that it has a distinctive sweet aroma. Its distillation in low temperature brings a mellow flavour and smoothness.
Variety:: Barley
Distillery: Takara
Region: Oita
Size: 720ml | ABV: 39%
In 3 words: Strong, clean, aromatic
A name synonymous with premium sake, this is Dassai’s venture into the world of Shochu. This unique spirit is made by distilling fresh Daiginjo sake lees - a much rarer base ingredient than the common sweet potato or barley normally found. The result is a sweet and aromatic sip, familiar to Dassai drinkers, without the umami and acidity of it’s sake cousin. Try on the rocks, with soda, or in Japanese negroni.
Variety: Rice (sake lees)
Distillery: Dassai (Asahi)
Region: Yamaguchi
In 3 words: Japan drinks bundle
A great gift for that Japanophile in your life, this nifty bundle brings together the best of Japanese drinks-craft in one box.
1 x Dassai Junmai Daiginjo Sake (330ml)
1 x Takara Sweet Potato Shochu (500ml)
1 x Suntory Toki Whisky (700ml)