Watanabe Distillery 'Shochu Bros.' Sweet Potato Shochu
Watanabe Distillery 'Shochu Bros.' Sweet Potato Shochu
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Distillery: Watanabe Shuzo • Prefecture: Miyazaki • ABV: 24% • Mash Bill: 83% Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes, 17% Black Koji rice • Yeast: Native yeast, spontaneous fermentation • Still: Hybrid • Distillation: Jo-atsu (atmospheric) • Aging: 3-6 months in ceramic lined steel horo tanks
- All sweet potatoes are carefully cultivated by the Watanabe brothers on their family farm and see only a quick cleaning after harvest to leave as much flavor of the soil as possible.
- Fermented and distilled by hand using traditional equipment
- Deep flavors of roasted sweet potato, lavender and walnuts, appealing finish of nutmeg.
- On the rocks concentrates the finish, mixing with soda will lift floral aromatics, mixing with hot water will broaden sweetness and mouthfeel.
A testament to the possibilities of craftsmanship and personality in shochu production. Made from 83% Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes the Watanabe brothers cultivate themselves, 17% black koji rice that brings out rich and full aromas, and fermented and distilled using traditional equipment.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
shipping outside of NYC is calculated through a common carrier at checkout! (monthly subscriptions are the only exception) orders go out every Thursday unless stated otherwise
please note: we can only ship sake & wine outside of new york state (whisky or other spirits are excluded)
delivery is available for all of NYC at check out for $10! Wednesday-Friday only. orders must be placed before 1:30pm for same day delivery, otherwise you can plan for the next working day.
