Kuro Kirishima 900ml

Kuro Kirishima is a honkaku sweet potato shochu from Kirishima Shuzo of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, and the company's flagship brand. It is made from Kyushu-grown sweet potatoes and rice koji prepared from Japanese rice, using black koji, a method that goes back to 1916, when founder Kichisuke Enatsu made the company's first batch of shochu with black koji. The distillery describes its character as a rich, round sweetness followed by a sharp, crisp finish, and recommends it alongside a wide range of food, from Japanese and Western to Chinese dishes. This listing is the 900ml bottle at 25% ABV, one of the two strengths (20% and 25%) in which the producer offers the brand. It is traditionally distilled, with delicate aromas, and works over ice or in cocktails.

Food Pairing: A wide range of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes; fried foods.

Tasting Notes: Rich, round sweetness with a sharp, crisp finish.

Serve: Over ice or in cocktails.