IKEHARA SHUZO
Distillery: Ikehara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Founded: 1951
Ikehara Shuzo is a small Awamori distillery with only three employees. The red-tiled roof of the distillery stands in a quiet residential area in the center of Ishigaki Island, and since its establishment, the Awamori has been produced by three generations of the same family. By preserving the hand-crafted traditions of the old distillery and constantly refining techniques and taste, Ikehara Shuzo’s Shirayuri Awamori stands out as a unique and delicious spirit.
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Tasting Notes
Made with the rare and difficult to use Inui variety of black koji, this Awamori boasts condensed deep, warm, and sweet aromas of steamed rice, lending a gorgeous and robust nose. Dry and full-flavored with an exceptionally smooth finish. Enjoy all the fine flavor of Shirayuri Awamori straight, or accentuate its complexity with carbonated water.
Overview
Food Pairings: Served straight/rock: nuts, dried fruits, brown sugar. Served with carbonated water: meat dishes.
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Ryukyu Awamori
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji: Black Koji
Distillation Method: Single Distillation
Aged: 6 months
ABV: 44% (88pf)
Size: 750ml
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