Mizu Lemongrass Shochu

In the small onsen town of Takeo just to the east of Arita lies a tiny cluster of lemongrass fields that have become a source of local pride and inspiration for this unique shochu. Handcrafted in the traditional way it is single distilled from a mash of locally farmed rice freshly harvested organic lemongrass and the pure famous waters of Black Hair Mountain (Kurokami-yama). 35% ABV 70 Proof At 70 proof it is more concentrated like shochus of old yet the introduction of lemongrass is a first in shochu production; an innovative twist by master distillers Shinji Wada and Hirofumi Okoba. Grown organically atop nearby mountains the freshly cut lemongrass is added to a rice-based mash just three days before distillation. Oils from the leaves commingle with local rice and white koji to create a distinctively refreshing shochu. ASTING NOTES: Bright citrusy delicate delicious. A blend of sake-like aromas and lemongrass on the nose. Silky mouthfeel. Hints of meyer lemon and a l