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Shimauta Awamori
Shimauta Awamori
Type of Shochu: Awamori
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji-Kin: Black Koji
Distillation Method: Atmospheric
Aged: Less than 3 Years
Alcohol by Volume: 24%
Food Pairings: Yakitori, Karaage
Tasting Notes: This light and refreshing Awamori has a vibrant and crisp taste, and serves as a perfect introduction for Awamori beginners.
The name, Shimauta, translates to "Island Song".
Size: 750ml
Distillery: Masahiro Shuzo Co. LTD.
Distillery Location: Okinawa
Founded: 1883
Profile: Established in 1883 and located in the Shuri region known for Awamori, Masahiro Shuzo has been honing their skill to create the rich taste unique to traditional Awamori. The Awamori Shimauta use traditional techniques such as atmospheric distillation that preserves the umami, aroma and vibrancy of the ingredient rice. Their moto for Awamori production is "unchanging but evolving and relevant"
