MARCH 2022 — SAKE OF THE MONTH
SHOCHU PRODUCTS
IICHIKO SILHOUETTE
Outstanding aroma combined with excellent body. Iichiko SILHOUETTE is a genuine shochu that further refines the signature taste of iichiko. Drink it on the rocks or with cold or hot water.
#4083 Iichiko Silhouette 12/750ml (50P)
IICHIKO SEIRIN
Very light mugi shochu, cut to a lower 20% alcohol by volume using fresh spring water prior to bottling. The kid sister of iichiko silhouette, lighter in flavor with a light, mellow, refreshing nose. A sweet start sharpens to a grassy bite when drinking neat.
#4185 Iichiko Seirin 12/750ml (40P)
IICHIKO CARTON
Soft and pleasant to the taste. Its rich flavor extends even when mixed with water. Very light mugi shochu, cut to a lower 20% alcohol by volume using fresh spring water prior to bottling.
#4303 Iichiko Shochu Carton 6/1.75L (40P), HL
KOME YOKAICHI
Made with exclusively Japan-grown rice polished down to 70%, proprietary aromatic yeasts, and fermenting at a low temperature (a method known as Ginrei Jikomi) creating an elegant floral aroma and a clean tasting Shochu.
#9050 Kome Yokaichi 6/750ml (50P)
MUGI YOKAICHI
Takara Shuzo polished the Barley down to 60% of the original size and used their own Tanrei Shiro Koji, fermenting in a low temperature (a technique known as Ginrei Jikomi). This creates refreshing yet aromatic Shochu.
#9060 Mugi Yokaichi 6/750ml (50P)
KURO YOKAICHI
Has a rich aroma and a deep, full bodied flavor thanks to the aromatic Black Koji. They also use premium quality raw materials, hoping to pursue and showcase the true Imo taste.
#4104 Kuro Yokaichi 6/750ml (48P)