KAYUKI
Producer: Nakano BC
Location: Wakayama
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 700ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 45%
Ingredients: Plum wine
This Spirit overflowing with the gorgeous aroma of plum is made by Nanko plum grown, known as the finest plum in Wakayama prefecture. Further distilling plum wine base with a vacuum distillation machine makes it possible to enjoy a clean, mild flavour without miscellaneous tastes.
Awards
Gold award winner at The Concours International de Lyon Silver award winner at IWSC
KISHU UMESHU
Producer: Nakano BC
Location: Wakayama
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 720ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 10%
Ingredients: Plum, sugar, brewer’s alcohol
Well-balanced taste of sweet flavour on the palate followed by refreshing and tart flavour.Recommended to drink straight or with soda.
KISHUNOUMESHU
Producer: HATSUSAKURA BREWERY CO., LTD
Location: Wakayama
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 300ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 13%
Ingredients: Plum, sugar, sake
Umeshu (plum wine) and umeboshi (pickled plums) are famous in Wakayama, Kishu. Most plum wines are made by adding glacial sugar to distilled liquor. This plum wine, however, is sake-based, which a local sake brewery makes, and it takes advantage of sake’s natural sweetness and flavour. The refreshing aroma of plums and the crisp taste of Hatsuzakura’s sake are in perfect harmony.
ITSUKI WAKA high-proof
Category: Craft liqueur
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 25%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol (sugar cane), yuzu, ginger, apple, basil, geranium, fennel seed, burdock, southernwood, absinth, rose, cypress, cinnamon, beet sugar
The Waka High Proof series is a unique range of flavoured liqueurs concentrated with the aromas of the four seasons in Japan. The spring-themed ‘Itsuki’ is made from apple-infused alcohol with cypress, yuzu, basil and roses. It is characterised by the woody aroma of cypress and the refreshing aftertaste of herbs. It is relished simply with soda or on the rocks but also is ideal as a cocktail base.
Recommended cocktail: White negroni, Supumoni, Sour cocktail
SHIORI WAKA high-proof
Category: Craft liqueur
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 25%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol (sugar cane), plum, green shiso leaves, grapefruit peel, cucumber, roman chamomile, lavender, absinth, malva sylvestris, beet sugar
Waka series is a new Japanese herbal liqueur made from a blend of fruits, vegetables and herbs grown in-house, which are in season in each Japanese four seasons.
The summer-themed ‘Shiori’ adds shiso leaves, cucumber, Japanese mugwort and chamomile to plum-soaked alcohol. The refreshing sourness of the plums, the herbal aroma and the bitter taste of the wormwood create beautiful harmony on the palate. It is recommended to be enjoyed simply with soda or on the rocks.
MINORI WAKA high-proof
Category: Craft liqueur
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 25%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol (sugar cane), apple, raspberry, ginger, lavender, roasted green tea, red shiso, cinnamon, fennel, absinth, beet sugar
The Waka High Proof series is a unique range of flavoured liqueurs concentrated with the aromas of the four seasons in Japan. The autumn-themed “Minori” is apple-soaked alcohol with raspberry, red shiso, roasted green tea and lavender. It has a fruity taste with a savoury aroma and lingering spice notes. It can be enjoyed simply with soda or on the rocks but is ideal as a cocktail base, especially with brown spirits.
Recommended cocktail: Boulevardier, mint julep, spritzer
HAJIME WAKA high-proof
Category: Craft liqueur
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 25%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol (sugar cane), strawberry, marjoram, lemon-scented verbena, green tea, nutmeg, dill flower, Japanese pepper, capsicum, beet sugar
Waka series is a new Japanese herbal liqueur made from a blend of fruits, vegetables and herbs grown in-house, which are in season in each Japanese four seasons.
The winter-themed “Hajime” is pepper, chilli and ginger added to strawberries soaked in alcohol. It is characterised by the sweet aroma of strawberries and the tangy, spicy taste of sansho and chilli. It can be enjoyed simply with soda, on the rocks, or as a cocktail base. You can enjoy the sweetness of the strawberries and the stimulation of the spices with a long herbal aftertaste that lasts long.
It is excellent with smoky spirits such as tequila and shochu. It is also a good combination with tropical fruits such as pineapple.
FIRE ROSE
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 8%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol, black currant, chokeberry, mint, beet sugar
This made-in-Iwate liqueur is made entirely by hand, using only ingredients grown in the nature-rich Iwate Prefecture and herbs produced in-house. The aim was to create a light liqueur that is easy to drink, focusing on natural production methods. It is recommended on the rocks or with soda. The fresh aroma of berries and mint, combined with the bitter taste of chokeberry, makes this liqueur juicy and almost like eating mountain fruit in its own right.
YOAKENO GINGER
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 8%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol, ginger, green shiso leave, beet sugar
This made-in-Iwate liqueur is made entirely by hand, using only ingredients grown in the nature-rich Iwate Prefecture and herbs produced in-house. The aim was to create a light liqueur that is easy to drink, focusing on natural production methods. It is recommended on the rocks or with soda. The elegant aroma of green shiso leaves and the spiciness of ginger create an energising flavour.
Monkey Fly
Category: Craft liqueur
Producer: KANEGASAKI DISTILLERY Ltd.
Location: Iwate
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 500ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 8%
Ingredients: Distilled alcohol, actinidia arguta, actinidia arguta juice, edible chrysumthemum, beet sugar
Actinidia arguta(Sarunashi) is the speciality of Karumaimachi in Iwate prefecture and is also known as the “Baby Kiwi fruit”. It contains various vitamins and minerals. This liqueur, “Monkey Fly”, is made with pickling Sarunashi and edible chrysanthemum flowers, creating a light sour taste and gorgeous aroma.
Enjoy it chilled, straight, on the rocks or with soda.
NIKKO DREAM VODKA
Producer: Nishibori Shuzo
Location: Tochigi
Packaging: Glass bottle
Packaging size: 700ml
Packaging closure: Screw cap
ABV: 40%
Ingredients: Brewer’s alcohol, rice, koji rice
This vodka is made using the same ingredients as sake and filtered through birch after being distilled twice, giving transparent sweetness and a gorgeous aroma. It goes well with a wide range of menus, such as grilled chicken to steamed fish, as it is soft on the palate.