Beniotome Kuro Sesam Shochu

Volume: 0.72 liters | Alcohol content: 25% | Chilled filtered | No colorants

Beniotome Kuro Sesame Shochu

Special features: Beniotome Kuro Sesame Shochu is produced by the Beniotome Sake Brewery, founded in 1978, in Fukuoka, Japan. This spirit with an alcohol content of 25% impresses with its unique composition and the use of sesame. It comes in a practical bottle with a volume of 720 ml. Care is taken to ensure the purity of the ingredients during bottling, making the shochu a unique choice for lovers of Japanese spirits. The distillery has specialized in sesame shochu and has become well-known in the industry.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose reveals a very unique aroma with a characteristic umami note reminiscent of fermented berries and sourdough. Aromas of poppy seeds, licorice, and dried blackberries, along with a hint of roasted malt, complete the profile.
• Palate: On the palate, clear flavors of sesame and poppy seeds emerge, highlighted by elegant roasted notes. These are finer than those found in Islay whiskies, complemented by aromas of roasted rice, malt, licorice, sourdough, dried goji berries, and a touch of seaweed chips.
• Finish: The finish presents aromas of seaweed chips, anise, goji berries, and sesame seeds. A gentle roasted note lingers and becomes rounder.

Distillery/Bottler: The Beniotome Sake Brewery is known for its specialization in sesame shochu. It produces in Japan and places great importance on the quality of the ingredients used. Their bottling of this spirit is done with a high degree of precision. Since its founding in 1978, the distillery has earned a place in the Japanese spirits landscape.

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