Oka Kura Yuzu Liqueur (72cl, 24%)

Oka Kura Yuzu Liqueur is a Japanese fruit liqueur built on a neutral rice spirit. Fresh yuzu peel is macerated overnight in the spirit and pot distilled, then given a further three-week maceration with more fresh peel. It is filtered and sweetened with Hokkaido sugar beet sugar. All the yuzu comes from a grove more than 90 years old that uses no pesticides or chemical fertilisers. The nose is fresh yuzu peel oils and candied lemon. The palate is light in acidity with white flower, and the finish carries subtle violet and delicate tannin. At 24% ABV it suits low-strength shochu or sake sours.