iichiko Shinwa
iichiko Shinwa is a Japanese Honkaku shochu, the most strictly regulated style of shochu, made from 100% barley. The name Shinwa means ‘harmonious heart’ and was developed to create a specific flavour profile in collaboration with globally renowned Japanese bartenders. Distilled at the family-run Sanwa Shurui distillery on the southern island of Kyushu, the birthplace of this spirit and home to the 500-year distilling tradition, iichiko Shinwa embodies both tradition and innovation.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Bright pineapple, white peach, coconut, vanilla, green melon, white pepper and honeysuckle.
Palate
Malted barley and honey with a creamy texture, followed by melon rind, chocolate and vanilla.
Finish
Medium-to-long, full-bodied and balanced.
Comment
An elegant, polished shochu with fruit, grain and soft confectionery notes that remain clear in cocktails.
