Mizu Lemongrass Shochu 6 / Case
$37.25
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
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