Nanbu Bijin Craft Vodka
Tasting Notes
In response to the decrease in sake demand (hence a decrease in rice demand) during the start of the coronavirus, Nanbu Bijin ventured into spirit production using the rice they contracted with farmers for their sake and putting it towards vodka instead.An exceptionally smooth and appealing vodka with a light citrus aroma. Iwate Prefecture produces the highest amount of charcoal in Japan. Kuji City, next to Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, is renowned for its particularly active charcoal production, and boasts the Hiraniwa Highland which is said to be the largest birch forest in Japan. Charcoal made from the local birch is used in the production of Nanbu Bijin’s Craft Vodka. Nanbu Bijin preserves the umami and mellowness derived from rice while the use of the birch charcoal sharpens the pure flavor.
Overview
Food Pairings: Perfect for cocktails, herbed and spiced dishes, citrus, light and rich dishes
Specifications
Type: Vodka
Region: Iwate
Distillery: Nanbu Bijin
Aging: N/A
Barrel Type: N/A
ABV: 40%
Size: 200ml, 700ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
In response to the decrease in sake demand (hence a decrease in rice demand) during the start of the coronavirus, Nanbu Bijin ventured into spirit production using the rice they contracted with farmers for their sake and putting it towards vodka instead.An exceptionally smooth and appealing vodka with a light citrus aroma. Iwate Prefecture produces the highest amount of charcoal in Japan. Kuji City, next to Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, is renowned for its particularly active charcoal production, and boasts the Hiraniwa Highland which is said to be the largest birch forest in Japan. Charcoal made from the local birch is used in the production of Nanbu Bijin’s Craft Vodka. Nanbu Bijin preserves the umami and mellowness derived from rice while the use of the birch charcoal sharpens the pure flavor.
Overview
Food Pairings: Perfect for cocktails, herbed and spiced dishes, citrus, light and rich dishes
Specifications
Type: Vodka
Region: Iwate
Distillery: Nanbu Bijin
Aging: N/A
Barrel Type: N/A
ABV: 40%
Size: 200ml, 700ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
In response to the decrease in sake demand (hence a decrease in rice demand) during the start of the coronavirus, Nanbu Bijin ventured into spirit production using the rice they contracted with farmers for their sake and putting it towards vodka instead.An exceptionally smooth and appealing vodka with a light citrus aroma. Iwate Prefecture produces the highest amount of charcoal in Japan. Kuji City, next to Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, is renowned for its particularly active charcoal production, and boasts the Hiraniwa Highland which is said to be the largest birch forest in Japan. Charcoal made from the local birch is used in the production of Nanbu Bijin’s Craft Vodka. Nanbu Bijin preserves the umami and mellowness derived from rice while the use of the birch charcoal sharpens the pure flavor.
Overview
Food Pairings: Perfect for cocktails, herbed and spiced dishes, citrus, light and rich dishes
Specifications
Type: Vodka
Region: Iwate
Distillery: Nanbu Bijin
Aging: N/A
Barrel Type: N/A
ABV: 40%
Size: 200ml, 700ml