Type of Shochu: Awamori, Kusu

Main Ingredient: Rice

Type of Koji Kin: Black

Distillation Method: Atmospheric

Aged: 5 years

Alcohol by Volume: 35%

Food Pairings: Meat dishes, fish dishes, sweets such as dark and bitter chocolate, etc.

Tasting Notes: Carefully nurtured and aged for 5 years, allowing it to develop a rich aroma and flavor that can only be achieved through the passage of time. A true masterpiece that offers deep and complex flavors that become more enjoyable with each sip. A warm nose of caramelized pineapple, nuts, mushroom, vanilla, and earth. Robust umami flavors of mushroom meet with candied buddha's hand, caramelized sugar, and beets. With a 35% ABV content, this kusu (aged awamori) can be cut with club soda and served with lemon or lime, but Higa Shuzo recommends trying this Zanpa Premium in a cocktail using Japanese flavors such as shiso, ginger, sansho pepper, or matcha.

Awards:
Monde Selection - International High Quality Trophy 2020, Grand Gold Award 2020, Gold Award 2014-2019 (6 consecutive years)
International Taste Institute - Superior Taste Award 2 Stars 2014-2020

Size: 720ml