Kaido Iwai no Aka (SOJU) 750ml
$27.50
Size: 750 ml
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potato (IMO)
Alcohol: 24
Distillery Location: Kagoshima Prefecture
Food Pairings: Chinese Cuisine, Steak and other Meat Dishes
Tasting Notes: It is more than 1 year aged. Has a soft mouthfeel, huge presence of umami, and a clean aftertaste. Kaido Shochu is a blend of sweet potato and rice Shochu. It is made using Koganesengan sweet potatoes from Kagoshima, and rice koji made with 100% Japanese rice, then is crafted skillfully and carefully using Black Koji.
Awards: Monde Selection 2009~2014
Gold Medal 6 times for 50pf 720ml
Distillery: Hamada (founded: 1868)