Type of Shochu: Kome, Otsu-rui, Honkaku Shochu

Main Ingredient: Rice, Rice Koji

Type of Koji-Kin: White Koji-Kin

Distillation Method: Vacuum, Single

Aged: 3 years minimum (up to 5 years of aging max)

Alcohol by Volume: 30% (60pf)

Food Pairings: Pairs well with a wide range of cuisine, from subtle to highly seasoned. Especially recommended for pairing with salty and spicy flavors, and with meat dishes.
Other pairings include: charcuterie, Amarena Cherries, nuts, almond biscotti, dark chocolate, desserts using banana, pandan, and/or coconut milk, etc.

Tasting Notes: Dynamic herbaceous aromas with notes of porcini mushrooms and yuzu peel. On the palate, the structure is graceful and delivers on the expected notes of citrus and umami. A lingering mineral finish begs the drinker for another sip.

Following the tradition of Kuma shochu, the distillery uses earthenware jars to age this shochu. Slow-aging this honkaku (authentic) shochu more than three years creates a mellow and smooth flavor with a deep sweetness derived from the rice. Komoriuta is delicious on the rocks or mixed with club soda or seltzer and works well as a cocktail base for a wide range of drinks as its alcohol content is 30%. This aged shochu is recommended for those who prefer a mellow flavor and for those who are trying shochu for the first time. It is well-received within and also outside of Asia as an easy-to-drink spirit.

The name Komoriuta means lullaby in Japanese. This product name and design was inspired by "Itsuki's Lullaby," which is passed down from generation to generation in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region.

Awards:
New York World Wine & Spirits Competition - Gold Medal 2022
Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 92 points 2022
Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition - Gold Medal 2022

Location: CA Distribution