Shochu of rice toki no fuine kohaku, 10 years old, 30%, 700ml

Our distiller, Fukano Shuzo, founded in 1823, is a distillery that follows both tradition and innovation in the production of the geographical indication shochu "Kuma".
The distillery exploits two breweries, one using traditional clay jars for manual shoching and other using machines for temperature control. This double approach allows Fukano to preserve the 200-year-old Kuma Shochu tradition while developing new varieties to meet the various preferences.
Fully handmade, fermentation in clay jars since the end of the EDO period) and obtained by vacuum distillation, this shochu is refined for at least 10 years of oak. This vintage shochu distilled in a particular atmosphere, similar to the whiskey, reflects the passion of the brewery and the devotion without compromising craftsmen.

The aromatic notes evoke the nuts and caramel.
It stands out for a mild traditional taste for attack and then robust.

This shochu is eating fresh (+ 15 ° C) or hot at + 60 ° C.
It can be cut in water for more sweetness.

The dress is slightly amber.

The mouth is mellow, greedy. The slightly woody notes of oaks are found, vanilla accents and caramel.

This shochu can be tasted pure, at the end of meal, ice or at temperature, or diluted with 1/3 of very fresh water in tasting of grilled beef, hard cheese (county, parmesan, mimolette) even a good chocolate dessert.