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)

Founded in Kagoshima prefecture (the birthplace of Imo Shochu) Hamada Brewery has passed down and preserved their traditions and skills for over 140 years. By combining this with research and innovation, they hope to help the world understand the appeal of Shochu.

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