Iichiko Silhouette

Sake: Iichiko Silhouette

Stronger than sake and weaker than whiskey, this traditional shch is bright, fresh, and versatile. Great on its own, in cocktails, with tea, or paired with food, it recently won a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 50 (25% ABV)

Origin: Japan

Distillery: Sanwa Shurui Co.

The barley is steeped in this water before being steamed and left to ferment using koji, a type of mold that kickstarts the process of converting starch to sugar. It is then distilled once using low pressure and atmospheric distillation before the two raw distillates are blended together. The iichiko Silhouette is a traditional shch that is bottled at 50 proof.

Iichiko Silhouette Tasting Notes

Nose: Melon and citrus

Palate: Herbal with notes of grain, as well ass a hint of nuttiness.

Finish: Refreshing and herbal

Distillery Information

Situated in the Oita Prefecture on Japan’s southernmost island of Kyushu, Iichiko produces shch, a traditional Japanese spirit. The operation employs cutting-edge technology in making its award-winning spirits. But it’s also the environment that contributes to the quality of the product. The region is famous for its clean air, forests, and mountains, as well as springs. “Iichiko” means “it’s great” in the local Oita dialect. The distillery was formed in 1958 and produced sake, wine, and shch. The very first Iichiko shch to be made from barley was released in 1979.