Oka Kura Sweet Sake Vermouth Japanese Bermutto 720

Description

• Sweet vermouth-inspired aperitivo produced by the Tsutsumi Distillery in the Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan
• Made from a Junmai sake base and fortified with 100% rice-based shochu
• 5 botanicals include yomogi (Japanese mugwort), yuzu, kabosu (a high-acid citrus fruit), sansho peppercorn, and ume (Japanese green plum)
• Sweetened with kokuto (Okinawan raw cane sugar)
• Aromas of stewed cherry, orange peel, brown sugar, and wood spice; the palate is bright and acidic with the kabosu and yomogi notably dialed up, lending notes of black tea, tart cherry, and citrus zest; the ume is prominent throughout, providing subtle marzipan and oxidized fruit notes similar to umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur)
• Beer and Wine License eligible
• 18% ABV