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Mugon Shochu Aged 10 Years
Mugon Shochu Aged 10 Years
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Rice, Rice Koji
Type of Koji-Kin: Shiro Koji-Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Less Pressure)
Aged: More than 10 Years
Alcohol by Volume: 40%
Food Pairings: Cheese, Nuts, Meat Dishes
Tasting Notes: Sengetsu Shuzo's premium Rice Shochu sleeps in barrels of Kokuji (Evergreen Oak) for over ten years, lending it a peculiar and addictive flavor, a mellow aroma, and an impossibly round character. Pours a light, lovely amber color.
Awards: Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 - Shochu Gold Medal
Size: 750ml
Distillery: Sengetsu
Distillery Location: Kumamoto
Founded: 1903
Profile: Established over 110 years ago, Sengetsu Shuzo produces mainly traditional Rice Shochu. Their name is borrowed from the famous and beloved Hitoyoshi Castle of Kumamoto Prefecture, which also carries a second name "Sengetsu Castle" or Crescent Moon Castle. The current Toji is the 6th distillery head, and he carries with him all the techniques and secrets of his predecessors.
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