Gokujo Mori Izo Shochu 700ml

Mori Izou is a super limited sweet potato shochu brand from Kagoshima. It is highly sought-after and most often found on secondary markets online, which tells you plenty about how little of it reaches shelves.

It is fermented in clay pots and then aged for three years after distillation, and that time shows. The spirit is smooth, mellow and very refined, softened by years of quiet reflection in its own juices. The nose gives light floral notes of lavender and butter cookie, very different from the more unctuous and earthy imo shochu you may expect. The palate is soft and marshmallow-textured, with light caramel, fatty dairy and a touch of tropical fruit.

Made with white rice koji at 25% ABV in Kagoshima, Japan. Drink this ultra-premium offering on the rocks, alongside sliced hamachi sashimi or fresh fruit.