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Issho Bronze Imo Shochu
Issho Bronze Imo Shochu
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potato
Type of Koji Kin: Akita Konno White Koji
Distillation Method: Atmospheric Distillation
Aged: 180 days
Alcohol by Volume: 25%
Food Pairings: Prosciutto and smoked salmon
Tasting Notes: Made with local ingredients from Kagoshima, the sweet potato is mashed and fermented using white koji mold and yeast, and the fermentation process is managed at a low temperature below 20 degrees Celsius leads to a refreshing and citrusy flavor.
*This product was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2009. "Issho Silver (Black)" used koji mold and yeast that have been cultivated and survived for 100 years since the company's establishment in honor of its 100-year history. On the other hand, "Issho Bronze (White)" was brewed using beer yeast as a new approach for the next 100 years. It was test-sold only in 720ml bottles for 3 months from November 2010 and officially launched for sale in August 2011, including 1-liter bottles. The number of products produced is limited, so only a limited number of retail stores nationwide handle it.
Size: 720ml
Distillery: Komaki Jozo
Distillery Location: Kagoshima Prefecture
Founded: 1909
Profile: Located Satsuma county of Kagoshima prefecture, and established in 1909. Their motto is "Kodawari" and they feel free to pursue their "Kodawari" because Komaki Jozo is a family-run business. Kodawari is, roughly translated, the uncompromising pursuit of perfection.