Yuzu Liqueur

• Yuzu liqueur produced by the Tsutsumi Distillery in the Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan
• Fresh yuzu peel is macerated overnight in neutral rice spirit then distilled via pot still; this foundational base spirit then sees an additional 3-week maceration of fresh yuzu peel
• Sweetened with Hokkaido sugar beet sugar
• A nose of fresh yuzu peel oils and candied lemon extends to a plucky palate with light acidity and highlights of white flower; subtle violet and delicate tannin linger on the finish
• 24% ABV

This lovely liqueur offers a silky rendering of Japan’s most beloved aromatic citrus fruit. All yuzu used in this expression comes from a 90-plus–year–oldgrove that uses no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Though not high enough in alcohol to act as a substitute for a triple sec or curaçao in classic margaritas, try this liqueur in a shochu- or sake-based sour for a low-ABV interpretation!

Refrigeration is recommended for maximum shelf life but not required.

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