Mizu Sakura Cask Shochu begins with Mizu's traditional Saga barley and black koji rice shochu, single-distilled in Arita, Japan. It is then finished for at least nine months in medium-char yamazakura wild mountain cherry casks made by Ariake Sangyo.
Bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof), it layers spring blossoms, vanilla, banana, baked cherry, burnt sugar, smoke, and gingersnap over a velvety texture. Enjoy it neat, with water or soda, or in a Sakura Old Fashioned. This listing is for one 750ml bottle.