Sakura Ichiban 44 Awamori (3-Years Aged Koshu)
Tasting Notes
This Awamori has aromas of sweet vanilla, citrus, and dark chocolate. Powerful and complex when enjoyed straight. When mixed with water, it does not lose its flavor but mellows out, making it a good choice to pair with food. It is a popular product for at-home shitsugi, a traditional method of aging Awamori in a succession of clay pots, similar to the Solera system used for aging Sherry.
Overview
Food Pairings: Served straight: 75% cacao chocolate, vanilla ice cream. Served mixed with water (mizuwari): steak, tacos, and miso simmered fish.
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Ryukyu Awamori, Genshu
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji: Black Koji
Distillation Method: AtmosphericAged: 3 years
ABV: 44% (88pf)
Size: 700ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
This Awamori has aromas of sweet vanilla, citrus, and dark chocolate. Powerful and complex when enjoyed straight. When mixed with water, it does not lose its flavor but mellows out, making it a good choice to pair with food. It is a popular product for at-home shitsugi, a traditional method of aging Awamori in a succession of clay pots, similar to the Solera system used for aging Sherry.
Overview
Food Pairings: Served straight: 75% cacao chocolate, vanilla ice cream. Served mixed with water (mizuwari): steak, tacos, and miso simmered fish.
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Ryukyu Awamori, Genshu
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji: Black Koji
Distillation Method: AtmosphericAged: 3 years
ABV: 44% (88pf)
Size: 700ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
This Awamori has aromas of sweet vanilla, citrus, and dark chocolate. Powerful and complex when enjoyed straight. When mixed with water, it does not lose its flavor but mellows out, making it a good choice to pair with food. It is a popular product for at-home shitsugi, a traditional method of aging Awamori in a succession of clay pots, similar to the Solera system used for aging Sherry.
Overview
Food Pairings: Served straight: 75% cacao chocolate, vanilla ice cream. Served mixed with water (mizuwari): steak, tacos, and miso simmered fish.
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Ryukyu Awamori, Genshu
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji: Black Koji
Distillation Method: AtmosphericAged: 3 years
ABV: 44% (88pf)
Size: 700ml