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Sakura Yamakawa Ryukyu Awamori Koshu
Sakura Yamakawa Ryukyu Awamori Koshu
Type of Shochu: Awamori
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji-Kin: Black Koji
Distillation Method: Single, Atmospheric
Aged: 5-15 years (blended)
Alcohol by Volume: 43%
Food Pairings: Pairs well with all types of foods, especially rich dishes and pork. Try it with Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Nutty desserts.
Tasting Notes: Created by blending equal parts of awamori vintages aged from 5 to 15 years in ceramic jars. This awamori is cask strength and is not diluted by any additional water. Taste the history and culture of this gem of a kuusu (aged awamori) by sipping it slowly and savouring it after your meal. Warm & gentle aroma of roasted nuts, root vegetables barley, dates, shiitake mushroom, toffee, and steamed rice. Round and ample mouthfeel with a sharp edge. Impactful, full body with layers of flavors and umami and a long lingering finish.
Size: 750ml
Location: CA Distribution
Distillery: Yamakawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Distillery Location: Okinawa
Founded: 1946
Profile: Yamakawa Brewery is particular about creating kuusu/koshu (aged awamori) and are famous for their products. Sleeping and aging quietly while dreaming of making it to 100 years are their 30, 40 , and even 50 years old kuusu. During a time of financial hardship, the brewery chose not to sell "young" awamori and instead chose to endure and let their awamori sleep, believe that one day the "Age of Kuusu" would come around. Among the Japanese alcohol sold in 2017, the brewery launched their special reserve kuusu, Kaneyama 1967 (50 years old kuusu at that time), which is said to be the oldest limited sake in Japan. They endeavor to bring the evolved flavor of aged awamori, lost traditions, and their founding principals.
