Barley Shochu, 'Mizunara', Yanagita Distillery Bottle:1 where other grapes aren’t likely

where other grapes aren’t likely to ripen well

Needs three or four years to soften

braised veal or pork

Intense and slightly acidic finish

Barley Shochu, 'Mizunara', Yanagita Distillery Bottle:1 where other grapes aren’t likelyA silky, complex and beautiful distillate from Yanagita Distillery, made by aging a cask strength version (40% ABV) of their Yanagita Koma shochu for 1 3 years in Japanese Mizunara Oak. Golden color with aromas of sandalwood incense, malty sweetness with light caramel and honeyed tones, silky and rich texture with a slight allspice finish. While reminiscent of whiskey the use of koji for malting gives a unique depth, subtlety and sweetness distinct to