Sakimoto Shuzo Ippanshu Yonaguni Awamori (70cl)

Ippanshu Yonaguni is an unaged awamori from the Sakimoto distillery on Yonaguni, one of the most remote islands of Japan, in Okinawa prefecture. The distillery has made awamori since 1902 using traditional stills heated over a direct flame. It is distilled from a variety of rice brought in from Thailand. On the nose it is markedly spicy and floral. The palate shows fresh, spicy exotic fruit, with lychee among the notes. It is made for sipping with meals, particularly an Asian menu.