| Producer | Yanagita Distillery |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Miyazaki |
| Type | Barley |
| Sku | 08605 |
| Size | 720ml |
Shochu falls somewhere between Sake and vodka. Sake is brewed like beer using rice and koji to achieve 30-40 proof, while Aokage (ow-kah-gay) Shochu is made from distilled two-row barley (mugi) and white koji. Tadashi Yanagita slowly ferments the barley mash before distilling it in a pot still to 50 proof. Then the final product is strained through horsehair to preserve flavors of toasted sesame, caramel popcorn, and dark chocolate. Dense but light on its feet, dry with notes of sweetness, Yanagita Shochu pairs well with smoked fish, caviar, roast pork, and chicken.
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