Yamatoichi Makiba no Yume Genshu Shochu
CATEGORY: Soju/Shochu/Baijiu
AWARD CLASS:Shochu
Origin:Hitoyoshi City,Kumamoto, Japan
Retail Price: $11
ABV:24%
2024Best in Show Winner
CHILLED
NEAT
IN COCKTAILS
CULINARY
HOW TO SERVE
Try in a Lychee Martini or anything that features tropical fruit but it is equally balanced with citrus.
X-FACTOR
Judges thought the spirit's texture was a highlight as it wears the strength well delivering pure and complex flavors. It is also very versatile.
TASTING NOTE
Bright, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of mushroom, pineapple, and tropical fruit with supporting notes of lychee and sudachi. The palate is more intense than the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with supporting flavors of damp wool, sandalwood, and passion fruit. The finish is long. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with an oily texture.
92 points/Double Gold/Best in Show & Best Buy|VALUE GRADE — A