SANWA SHURUI

Tasting Notes

On the nose shows bright pineapple with hints of white peach, coconut, vanilla, green melon, white pepper, and honey suckle. The spirit is balanced on the nose and holds it's elevated 43% very well. On the palette, there are hints of malted barley and honey with a creamy texture. Melon rind, chocolate and vanilla on the finish. The finish is medium to long with a full bodied balanced texture.
iichiko Shinwa is a superbly crafted Shochu with rich textured flavors that are perfectly suited to enjoy in many styles of cocktails.

Overview

Food Pairings: Pairs well with seafood, sushi, sashimi, and savory dishes like tempura yakitori, etc.

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Mugi
Main Ingredient: Barley Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji
Distillation Method: Vacuum Distillation
Aged: -
ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Crafted specifically for the modern bartender, Iichiko Saiten is a flavorful and rich barley shochu perfect for the global cocktail scene. Sanwa Shurui maximizes the umami and flavors in Iichiko Saiten by using only traditional barley koji, , and tuning the ABV content to a desirable 43%. Saiten's (彩天) name is translated as "colorful heavens/skies" and embodies the colorful and varied expression this shochu imparts on the drinker.

On the nose, Iichiko Saiten is redolent of honeydew melon, white grape, pickled watermelon rind, and kabosu citrus alongside hints of soy, white pepper, and rich nutty barley notes. On the palate, Iichiko Saiten has a strong start and a long finish. It exudes rich umami notes of jasmine tea, white peach, minerals, and earth with some citrus and a saline finish that beckons another sip. Its layered, complex flavors offer exciting options for mixing in cocktails.

Overview

Food Pairings: Pairings will vary based on the cocktail created with Iichiko Saiten.

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley
Type of Koji: White Koji
Distillation Method: Atmospheric, Pot, Single
Aged: Less than 1 year
ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Has an expansive and savory aromas of oak, incense and spiced vanilla and mulled pear, with a smooth and round mouthfeel and the elegant gentle flavors of cacao and honey. The distiller team at Iichiko worked to develop new yeast strains and experimented with aging conditions in order to bring  fans of Iichiko this beautiful and expressive new bottling.

Overview

Food Pairings: Stir Fry, Chocolate, Octopus Carpaccio, Vanilla Ice Cream, Aged Cheeses

Awards:
2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition（IWSC） Gold/Trophy/Outstanding
2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition（SFWSC） Gold/Best Shochu
2020 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition（TWSC） Superior Gold

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley and Barley Koji
Type of Koji: Barley Koji
Distillation Method: Vaccum
Aged: 3 Years
ABV: 30%
Size: 720ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

This sake offers a juicy and well-rounded flavor (a specialty of the King of Sake Rice, Yamada Nishiki) and light finish, with mild fruity notes of pear and melon. Bottled without added water, this Junmai Ginjo sake is best enjoyed chilled in a wine glass or on the rocks alongside light appetizers and salty bites.

Overview

Food Pairings: White fish carpaccio, prosciutto, blue cheese dressed salad.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15-16%
Size: 720ml

Brewery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Wakabotan Hinohikari toes the line between sour and sweet, and boasts aromas reminiscent of fresh citrus, white peach and Fuji apple. It may have a slight fizzy or effervescent character from the fermentation that adds excitement and interest, and has a high acidity and a clean, dry finish. Enjoy this sake either with food or by itself, chilled or on the rocks - best served chilled and enjoyed in a wine glass.

Overview

Food Pairings: Easy to pair with any type of food, but try marinated salmon, fresh cheeses such as feta, ricotta, cream cheese, or even something spicy such as hot wings or green curry.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Koshihikari
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 14-15%
Size: 720ml

Brewery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Fantastic grapey aromas followed by ripe plum, ripe apricot and confectionery raspberry form a powerful bouquet on the nose but once in the mouth it takes a more elegant and subtle turn. Subdued flavors of ripe pear and ripe apricot still make themselves seen before a very soft and delicate finish.

Overview

Food Pairings: Any Dishes

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley, Barley Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Less Pressure)
Aged: N/A
ABV: 30% (60pf)
Size: 750ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Outstanding aroma combined with excellent body. iichiko SILHOUETTE is a genuine shochu that further refines the taste of iichiko. Drink it on the rocks or with cold or hot water. Enjoy its highly sophisticated flavor.

Overview

Food Pairings: Any Dishes

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley, Barley Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Less + Normal Pressure)
Aged: N/A
ABV: 25% (50pf)
Size: 750ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Soft and pleasant to the taste. Its rich flavor extends even when mixed with water. Experience the excellent taste of genuine shochu produced using a process exclusive to this 20% proof drink.

Overview

Food Pairings: Any Dishes

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley, Barley Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Less + Normal Pressure)
Aged: N/A
ABV: 20% (40pf)
Size: 1800ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

A delicate perfume of ripe melon, litchi and barley gives way to a soft, mellow mouthful. Silky and round in the mouth, it’s full of fleshy fruit and ethereal florals. Just short of sweet, quietly elegant.

Overview

Food Pairings: Any Dishes

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley, Barley Koji
Type of Koji: White Koji Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Less + Normal Pressure)
Aged: N/A
ABV: 25% (50pf)
Size: 750ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files

Tasting Notes

Taking their meticulously made unblended Iichiko Shochu, and then filtering it with bamboo charcoal produces Seirin's unique refreshing aroma.

Overview

Food Pairings: N/A

Specifications

Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley
Type of Koji: White Koji
Distillation Method: Atmospheric & Vacuum
Aged: N/A
ABV: 20%
Size: 750ml

Distillery Profile

Trade Resources

Specification Sheets & Bottle Images

Click to View Files