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Seifuku Ryukyu Awamori "Jikabi"
Seifuku Ryukyu Awamori "Jikabi"
Type of Shochu: Ryukyu Awamori
Main Ingredient: Rice
Type of Koji Kin: Black Koji
Distillation Method: Direct-fire Boiler Distillation
Aged: N/A
Alcohol by Volume: 60pf
Food Pairings: Pork and chicken dishes, yakitori, great with light to medium fare
Tasting Notes: Carefully distilled using the traditional direct-fire boiler method (jikabi). This difficult distillation method requires intense focus and attention to detail in order to produce a high-quality Awamori with complexity. This Awamori is a beloved product of Ishigaki Island since the establishment of the distillery 70 years ago. It is an easy-to-drink spirit enjoyed by many. Aromas of earthy cedar and mushrooms accented by delicate florals create a rich yet fresh and lifted flavor on the palate.
Size: 720ml
Distillery: Seifuku Distillery Co., Ltd.
Distillery Location: Okinawa Prefecture
Founded: 1949
Profile: Awamori distillery Seifuku Shuzo is found on Ishigaki Island, about 250 miles south of the main island of Okinawa. The distiller's popularity on Ishigaki Island has led to its increasing acclaim in Okinawa Prefecture and throughout Japan. In recent years, Seifuku has focused on developing new liqueurs to meet customer demand. Seifuku Plum Wine has won top prizes in Japan's national plum wine competition, and their Yuzu Shikuwasa Liqueur is another popular product. As of 2021, they have been producing and selling Imuge, an spirit distilled from Okinawan sweet potatoes, and are expanding their sales.
