Iichiko Special
Tasting Notes
Has an expansive and savory aromas of oak, incense and spiced vanilla and mulled pear, with a smooth and round mouthfeel and the elegant gentle flavors of cacao and honey. The distiller team at Iichiko worked to develop new yeast strains and experimented with aging conditions in order to bring fans of Iichiko this beautiful and expressive new bottling.
Overview
Food Pairings: Stir Fry, Chocolate, Octopus Carpaccio, Vanilla Ice Cream, Aged Cheeses
Awards:
2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition（IWSC） Gold/Trophy/Outstanding
2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition（SFWSC） Gold/Best Shochu
2020 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition（TWSC） Superior Gold
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley and Barley Koji
Type of Koji: Barley Koji
Distillation Method: Vaccum
Aged: 3 Years
ABV: 30%
Size: 720ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
Has an expansive and savory aromas of oak, incense and spiced vanilla and mulled pear, with a smooth and round mouthfeel and the elegant gentle flavors of cacao and honey. The distiller team at Iichiko worked to develop new yeast strains and experimented with aging conditions in order to bring fans of Iichiko this beautiful and expressive new bottling.
Overview
Food Pairings: Stir Fry, Chocolate, Octopus Carpaccio, Vanilla Ice Cream, Aged Cheeses
Awards:
2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition（IWSC） Gold/Trophy/Outstanding
2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition（SFWSC） Gold/Best Shochu
2020 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition（TWSC） Superior Gold
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley and Barley Koji
Type of Koji: Barley Koji
Distillation Method: Vaccum
Aged: 3 Years
ABV: 30%
Size: 720ml
Distillery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
Has an expansive and savory aromas of oak, incense and spiced vanilla and mulled pear, with a smooth and round mouthfeel and the elegant gentle flavors of cacao and honey. The distiller team at Iichiko worked to develop new yeast strains and experimented with aging conditions in order to bring fans of Iichiko this beautiful and expressive new bottling.
Overview
Food Pairings: Stir Fry, Chocolate, Octopus Carpaccio, Vanilla Ice Cream, Aged Cheeses
Awards:
2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition（IWSC） Gold/Trophy/Outstanding
2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition（SFWSC） Gold/Best Shochu
2020 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition（TWSC） Superior Gold
Specifications
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley and Barley Koji
Type of Koji: Barley Koji
Distillation Method: Vaccum
Aged: 3 Years
ABV: 30%
Size: 720ml