Iichiko Silhouette Shochu 50 Proof 750ml is the traditional expression of Iichiko’s honkaku barley shochu, produced in Oita Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island. The exact state-control and supplier records bind UPC 893041000036 to a single 750ml bottle at 25% ABV / 50 proof. Iichiko makes its shochu from two-row barley fermented with koji and distills the mash only once, preserving grain character and aroma. The producer also uses soft, iron-free water naturally filtered through volcanic rock in Oita.
Iichiko describes Silhouette as lighter and easy to drink with food. The house process balances low-pressure distillation, which produces delicate aromas and a smooth profile, with atmospheric distillation, which contributes richer barley character. Silhouette can be served straight or over ice, diluted with cold or hot water, or lengthened with soda and fruit juice in a chu-hi. Its 25% ABV also makes it suitable for lower-alcohol cocktails. The result is a versatile Japanese barley spirit with a clean structure and a clear connection to Oita’s honkaku shochu tradition.