Yanagita Distillery

Yanagita 'Mizunara' Barrel Aged Barley Shochu

Yanagita 'Mizunara' Barrel Aged Barley Shochu

Barley Shochu Mizunara Yanagita Distillery

Distillery: Yanagita Shuzo • Prefecture: Miyazaki • Ingredients: 100% Two-Row Barley (including white Barley koji) • Distillation: Low-pressure vacuum still (Gen-atsu)• Water: Spring water from Kirishima basin • ABV: 40%

  • A 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 fine shochu.
  • Enjoy in the same manner as bourbon: neat, with water, or mixed in cocktails.

 

 

Info

Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Miyazaki
Appellation:
Miyazaki Prefecture
Spirit Type:
Shochu / Soju
Spirit Sub Type:
Mugi (Barley)

Sizes Available

Full Bottle JP-XYG-02-NV 12/750ml
Alternate JP-XYG-02-NVA 12/720ml

Tasting Notes

Yanagita Distillery’s signature 100% barley shochu is aged for 1-3 years in famed Japanese Mizunara oak. The aging imparts a beautiful golden color and a silkiness to the final product that is reminiscent of fine Japanese whiskey but has the inherent koji richness and umami distinctive to shochu.