Sugii Shuzo Kome Shochu (Rice)

Kome Shochu from Sugii Shuzo shows an aromatic nose of roasted rice and fragrant spice. The palate has impeccable balance with hints of rice, sweet spice and a humble savoury earthiness underneath. The finish is long, spiced and warming. Drink over a few ice cubes. 

Shochu was produced in Japan from the early 16th century predominately in the southern parts of Kyushu. Shochu is a distilled beverage (sake is brewed much like beer) and can be made from any number of base ingredient - rice, barley, potato, chesnuts etc etc. Generally the alcohol will sit at around 25 - 30% post dilution. Prior to adding water it can sit at 44% - 60% depending on the distillation technique, however the vast majority of Shochu in the market sits at 25% ABV.  - Black Market Sake