Tenshi no Yuwaku Imo Shochu
Tasting Notes
A highly prized Imo Shochu aged in Sherry Barrels and made with premium sweet potatoes and white koji. Tenshi no Yuwaku has a thick and creamy texture, and a sophisticated and elegant aroma. Shares brandy and sherry characteristics, while retaining all the richness of a sweet potato Genshu. The name Tenshi no Yuwaku (Angel's Temptation) is a reference to the "Angel's Share" (the quantity of barrel stored wine or whisky that evaporates during aging, which is said to be taken by Angels).
Overview
Food Pairings: Chocolate, Fruits, Dried Fruits
Awards: International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Grand Gold Award
LA Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Gold Award
Monde Selection 2013 - Gold Medal
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji-Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Normal Pressure)
Aged: More than 7 years
ABV: 40% (80pf)
Size: 750ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
A highly prized Imo Shochu aged in Sherry Barrels and made with premium sweet potatoes and white koji. Tenshi no Yuwaku has a thick and creamy texture, and a sophisticated and elegant aroma. Shares brandy and sherry characteristics, while retaining all the richness of a sweet potato Genshu. The name Tenshi no Yuwaku (Angel's Temptation) is a reference to the "Angel's Share" (the quantity of barrel stored wine or whisky that evaporates during aging, which is said to be taken by Angels).
Overview
Food Pairings: Chocolate, Fruits, Dried Fruits
Awards: International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Grand Gold Award
LA Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Gold Award
Monde Selection 2013 - Gold Medal
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji-Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Normal Pressure)
Aged: More than 7 years
ABV: 40% (80pf)
Size: 750ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
A highly prized Imo Shochu aged in Sherry Barrels and made with premium sweet potatoes and white koji. Tenshi no Yuwaku has a thick and creamy texture, and a sophisticated and elegant aroma. Shares brandy and sherry characteristics, while retaining all the richness of a sweet potato Genshu. The name Tenshi no Yuwaku (Angel's Temptation) is a reference to the "Angel's Share" (the quantity of barrel stored wine or whisky that evaporates during aging, which is said to be taken by Angels).
Overview
Food Pairings: Chocolate, Fruits, Dried Fruits
Awards: International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Grand Gold Award
LA Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Gold Award
Monde Selection 2013 - Gold Medal
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji-Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Normal Pressure)
Aged: More than 7 years
ABV: 40% (80pf)
Size: 750ml