Choya Sake – 75 cl

Choya Sake is a traditional Japanese wine made from local rice from Nara Prefecture, Koji yeast and mineral water. This combination creates an excellent drink that surprises with its aroma and especially its taste.

Rice, underwent a very slow fermentation at a low temperature, thanks to which the sake acquired a rich aroma. We recommend serving slightly chilled or very warm at a temperature of 7 to 50 °C.

It goes perfectly with traditional Japanese cuisine such as sashimi, sushi, teppanyaki, sukiyaki and teriyaki.

Color: clear with golden-yellow reflections
Aroma: flowers, cooked rice, herbs, pastries
Taste: spices, apples, cherries, flowers, apricots
Finish: medium-long, bitter-sweet, fruit, wood

• Spring: Sakura flower (cherry blossom) and Sakura leaf
• Summer: Sencha tea and Gyokuro tea
• Autumn: Sansho pepper
• Winter: Yuzu peel

• Fill a highball glass to the brim with ice cubes.
• Pour in 1 part Roku Gin and 3 parts premium tonic water.
• Garnish with 6 thinly sliced matchsticks of fresh ginger to complement the spicy Sansho pepper notes.

Akashi Meisei Whisky is a blend made from 45 % malted barley, aged in american oak casks. Rich and deep, it opens to notes of vanilla, oak and spices. Tasting Note: Classic American oak notes of vanilla and wood spices.

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Eigashima Distillery (known as White Oak Distillery in Japan), located in Akashi near Kobe, Japan, is both the country’s oldest and smallest whisky distillery. Founded in 1888, the tiny distillery runs on a seven person operation! Akashi is a coastal town residing on the edge of Osaka Bay. Due to Akashi’s unique climate with extremely hot summers and cool winters, as much as 7%-8% of Eigashima’s maturing whisky may be lost to evaporation each year (opposed to the 2% commonly seen in Scotland). While this lowers still the overall production yield, it also acts as a catalyst for the maturation process, as the temperature swings encourage interaction between the whisky and the wood. As a result, Akashi White Oak Japanese Whisky has a malty, citrusy aroma with scents of black cherry, toffee and oak. This whisky is made with a variety of wheat, barley and rye with hints of subtle peat. Notes of vanilla and pine nuts dominate the palate, and lead to a long, malty finish. Excellent introduction to the Japanese whisky category, those looking for a segway into Scotch, or an every day drinking dram.

Tasting Note:

Nose: Buttered hot cross buns, chocolate peanuts, lemongrass and a light hint of spicy rye grain.

Palate: Cherry bakewells and walnut loaf. Sweet cereals with a dusting of nutmeg and black pepper.

Finish: Medium length. Quite sweet with dried apricot and a touch of oatcake.

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A famous old brand of Japanese whisky. Nikka Super is made with a high proportion of malt whiskies from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

The flavour profile is classically Japanese in style with herbal, spicy notes along with sweet citrus fruits and a subtle maltiness. 

World Whiskies Awards: Best Japanese Blended No Age 2013 Best Japanese Blended No Age 2015

Taste: Soft and juicy with lemongrass, honey, ripe citrus and spicy oak flavours.

Nose: Dried herbs, incense, roasted spices, sweet citrus and melon.

Colour: Deep reddish bronze.

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Haku Vodka is a premium Japanese craft vodka produced by the renowned House of Suntory. The name "Haku" translates to both "white" and "brilliance," highlighting the clean, luminous nature of the spirit and the meticulous craftsmanship behind it. Unlike traditional vodkas made from potatoes or grain, it is meticulously crafted from 100% Japanese white rice (hakumai).

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (80 Proof)
• Base Ingredient: 100% Japanese white rice
• Gluten-Free: Yes, naturally gluten-free due to its rice base
• Distillery Location: Mash distillation happens at the Osumi Distillery in Kagoshima, Kyushu, and final blending/filtration takes place in Osaka.

• Fermentation: Polished Japanese white rice is fermented with kome koji (rice koji) to create a mash. 
• Distillation: The mash is distilled using pot stills to create a rice spirit. It undergoes a second distillation through two distinct processes using both pot and column stills to build flavor profile, body, and aroma.
• Filtration: The spirit is blended and filtered using a unique bamboo charcoal filtration process. This technique removes impurities while preserving the delicate, naturally sweet nuances of the rice.

• Nose: Soft, clean, and rounded, with delicate, subtly sweet floral and rice aromas.
• Palate: Velvety, smooth, and medium-bodied, offering a rich flavor that gradually opens up to reveal the complex, natural sweetness of the grains.
• Finish: Elegant and clean with a sophisticated, lingering warmth and natural sweetness.

• The Haku-Hi: A refreshing Japanese highball mixing Haku Vodka with chilled soda water and a twist of lemon peel.
• Haku Martini: A silky version of the traditional Martini cocktail, highlighting the subtle floral and rice sweetness.

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