Type of Shochu: Awamori

Main Ingredient: Rice

Type of Koji Kin: Black

Distillation Method: Vacuum

Aged: 3 months minimum

Alcohol by Volume: 30%

Food Pairings: Zanpa Black is delicious with a wide range of cuisines and is an excellent choice for food pairings. Okinawan cuisine, fried chicken, gyoza/dumplings, other strong or rich flavored foods.

Tasting Notes: Zanpa Black is one of Higa Shuzo's flagship products alongside Zanpa White. Zanpa Black has been loved by many generations and continues to be a popular, long-selling product. This awamori is known for its clean and sharp taste characterized by its refreshing aroma and finish created by vacuum distillation. Notes of ripe apple, black tea, flint, and cool melon rind on the nose. Gentle rounded mouthfeel with a plesant buidling bitterness accented by notes of turbinado sugar, cocoa powder, and grassy pandan and a lingering aftertaste of tropical fruit. Enjoy Zanpa Black mixed with carbonated beverages (3:7 ratio or 5:5 ratio) and a squeeze of fresh citrus like Okinawan shequwasar (シークヮーサー) for a delicious twist. For a rich yet refreshing mix, try Zanpa Black cut with sanpin tea (Okinawan jasmine oolong tea) or iced coffee. Versatile as an cocktail base and food pairings.

Awards: 
Monde Selection - Gold Award 2009-2020 (12 consecutive years), International High Quality Trophy 2020
International Taste Institute - Superior Taste Award 2 Stars in 2009-2012 and 2015-2020

Size: 720ml