Kirishima Melt Barley 05739

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