Traditional Barley Shochu
Pleasingly mild and aromatic, with the evocative flavor of ripe pear and cinnamon. Terrifically popular in Japan, where it is credited with defining a new shochu style for contemporary tastes.
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Genkai Distilling Company
Nagasaki Prefecture
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Genkai Distilling Company is located on Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, where barley shochu was first produced in the early 16th Century.
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Technical Specifications
Classification: Barley Shochu
Alcohol: 24%
Serving recommendations
Great on the rocks or with water in a 70/30 ratio. Traditionalists prefer “Iki” warmed to around 110 degrees Fahrenheit.