Japanese Shochu
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Japanese Shochu
Asakura Barrel Aged Shochu Liqueur – Brandy (Cognac) Cask
$130.00$125.00Barley 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%
500mlTasting notes: dried raisins, pear, hazelnut, caramel
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Japanese Shochu
Asakura Barrel Aged Shochu Liqueur – Sherry Cask
$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%
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Japanese Shochu
Asakura Barrel Aged Shochu Liqueur Collection
$365.00$349.00The perfect trio of
Asakura Barrel Aged Shochu Liqueur
Asakura Barrel Aged Shochu Liqueur – Brandy Cask Finish
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Japanese Shochu
Asakura Premium Barrel Aged Shochu Liqueur
$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.