Item Number: 05739
Size: 720ml Bottle
Product Launch Date: 08/01/2024
Product Title: Kirishima Melt Barley
Brewery/Distillery Name: Kirishima Shuzo Co. LTD.
Brewery/Distillery Description: We focus on quality, only using Japanese ingredients and always trying to make high-quality shochu. The most well-known shochu “Kuro Kirishima” is No.1 sales ion Japan.
Brewery/Distillery Website: https://www.kirishima.co.jp/
Brewery/Distillery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php id=100075934827849#
Brewery/Distillery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirishima_kurokirishima_global/
Founding Date: May 1916
Prefecture: Miyazaki
Product Description: This limited production spirit was aged for 21 years, including the aging of barley shochu in sherry casks and stainless-steel storage tanks. The use of Honkaku Shochu gives it a smooth taste. Experience the indulgence of this exquisite liquor.
ABV: 35%
Yeast: Rum yeast
Product Size: 720ml
Number of Bottles per case: 6
Water Source: Ibusuki Spring Water
Stills: Pots
Raw Material/Ingredients by %: Water 64.8% Barley 24.7% Barley Koji 10.5%
Tasting Notes: The aroma of blackcurrants from the sherry casks used is accompanied by the sweet caramel aroma derived from barley
Nose: blackcurrant, caramel-like aroma
Palate: full-bodied, slightly sweet
Color: Brilliant amber color
Finish: Lingers on the palate and the balanced acidity
Serving Recommendations: When looking to savor the authentic flavor of this spirit, Kirishima Melt Barley can be enjoyed on the rocks or straight
Distillation Process: Atmospheric, vacuum
Awards:
IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025 Bronze
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025 Gold
Flyer: Kirishima Melt Barley Flyer