Strong in umami flavours! If light, fruitier and floral shochus aren't your thing, this is a definite pick, though quite an acquired taste. With hot water, the shochu opens up a fair bit, with more dashi like elements of mild seaweed and salt arising. The aromas also become more subtle, like a bowl of vegetable broth. The overtly umami, roasted flavours are slightly tempered, bringing an easier, more thirst quenching satisfying palate!
Strong in umami flavours! If light, fruitier and floral shochus aren't your thing, this is a definite pick, though quite an acquired taste. With hot water, the shochu opens up a fair bit, with more dashi like elements of mild seaweed and salt arising...
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