Description
Okayama Barley Shochu uses locally sourced ‘Nijo’ barley from the Okayama Prefecture to create an exquisite barley based Shochu matured is sherry casks. It has been packaged in a Kuromino ware vase, with artwork created by master calligrapher and resident of Okayama, Dr. Ryusuke Katayama. Awareded 1st Prize in the Barley Shochu Category of the 2013 Autumn National Japan Liquor Competition. On the nose is scents of barely, vanilla, bready, McWilliam’s Cream Apera. The palate is robust yet done so with great finnesse; red berries, marzipan, fresh oak and barley all intermigle nicely. Sherried Highland profile, Glenddronach or Glengoyne? The finish is medium-long, wild berries, barley, whisps of dark cacao and Amontillado. The Finer Details Style – Shochu Country – Japan Bottle Size – 720ml ABV – 25%
