DESCRIPTION
Yamahotaru is an elegant Kuma shochu from the Asagiri region, in the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture—an area historically renowned for producing some of Japan’s finest rice shochu. Distilled from local rice and rice koji, it expresses an especially clean, smooth and refined style, typical of the protected geographical indication Kuma Shochu.
AROMATIC NOTES
On the nose, it opens with delicate notes of cooked rice, followed by hints of white pear and light floral nuances, with a natural touch of vanilla that adds softness and finesse to the bouquet.
On the palate it is smooth and linear, exceptionally clean, with a restrained sweetness that supports the overall harmony without ever dominating. The balance between roundness and freshness is impeccable.
The finish is fresh and delicate, with a subtle soft-sweet nuance that wraps the palate and leaves a very elegant impression—typical of the most refined rice shochu.
Ideal for those looking for a premium Japanese shochu with a crisp, contemporary drinkability—perfect neat or in light mixed drinks.
Alcohol content: 25%
Category: Shochu
Origin: Japan
