Japanese Shochu

$130.00 $125.00

Barley shochu is aged in shochu seasoned oak for 6 years. The contents of a seasoned shochu barrel are transferred to an ex Brandy (Cognac) cask and aged for a further one year.

Koji fermentation imparts a distinctively smooth taste and texture unique to Asakura liqueurs. The Cognac cask imparts a complex and mellow flavour which lingers on the palate. A beautiful union of French Oak and Japanese Shochu.

ABV 40%
500ml

Tasting notes: dried raisins, pear, hazelnut, caramel

$130.00
$122.00
Barley shochu is aged in shochu seasoned oak for 6 years. The contents of a seasoned shochu barrel are transferred to an ex Manzanilla and ex Oloroso casks and aged for a further one year. After one year has passed, the contents from the ex Manzanilla and ex Oloroso casks are blended and bottled.

Koji fermentation imparts a distinctively smooth taste and texture unique to Asakura liqueurs. Oloroso and Manzanilla barrels impart an intriguing aroma with a light, delicate finish. A rare concoction of casks and complexity, Asakura ex Sherry will satiate your curiosity

ABV 40%
500ml

$130.00 $110.00
Tasting notes: vanillins, honey, citrus zest, cinnamon.
How to enjoy: neat, over ice, Old Fashioned
500ml   ABV 40%

Asakura’s taste is a hybrid of Shochu x Speyside – the epitome of East meets West.

Unprocessed barley shochu is aged in a virgin oak barrel for 2 years. The contents of the barrel are then removed. The shochu seasoned casks are then filled with new barley shochu which will rest in their wooden homes for 8 years.

Koji fermentation imparts a distinctively smooth taste and texture unique to Asakura Premium.