About This Product :
The Ingredients:
Made with barley and black koji in an unaltered atmospheric distillation process. “Ark Jakuunbaku ” is bottled unfiltered, which requires an intense level of skill and dedication to achieve. The result teeters on the borders of profundity and excellence.
The Spirit:
Type of Shochu: Otsu Rui
Main Ingredient: Barley from Australia, Barley Koji
Type of Koji: Black Koji-Kin
Distillation Method: Single (Normal Pressure)
Aged: N/A
ABV: 25% (50pf)
Size: 750ml
The Name: The name Jakuunbaku is a word play on a tantra by Aizen Myo, a Buddhist wisdom king. Aizen Myo is known for passion and connection between people, thus, Nishiyoshida hopes to connect to people with this shochu. Ark refers to Dainichi Nyorai, the sun Buddha. Using underground water from the local Hamuname River, nijo barley from Australia, and black koji, Ark Jakuunbaku is made in the muroka (unfiltered) style
Distillery: Nishiyoshida Shuzo
Founded: 1893
Distillery Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Profile: Believing that making Shochu makes smiles, Nishiyoshida Brewery’s goal is to contribute to society by producing Honkaku Shochu (premium Shochu). They have strived to develop new technology while still improving the traditional craftsmanship since establishment in 1893. Rooted in the local area of the Tsukushi Plain and using local water and produce, the brewery presents a genuine Fukuoka flavor.
