Mizu Lemongrass Shochu

Mizu Lemongrass Shochu hails from Arita, Saga Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan, produced by the Munemasa Shuzo distillery, which was established in 1985. While the distillery itself is relatively young, it draws inspiration from Arita's 400-year legacy of craftsmanship, famously known as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Mizu Shochu is known for its traditional, single distillation honkaku method, meaning 'genuine' or 'authentic' shochu, which preserves the natural flavors and aromas of the ingredients. The Lemongrass expression is a more contemporary offering, an innovative twist where locally farmed, organic lemongrass is added to a rice-based mash before distillation, a first in shochu production. This results in a bright, citrusy spirit that respects traditional techniques while offering a unique flavor profile.

Mizu Lemongrass Shochu introduces a bright, citrusy, and delicately herbaceous character to your glass. It offers a silky mouthfeel with hints of Meyer lemon and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of rice pudding. This shochu truly comes alive in highballs with soda water or mixed with citrus-forward elements and even green tea.

Bright, zesty lemongrass aroma gives way to a clean, citrus-forward palate with subtle herbal undertones. The finish is crisp and refreshingly bright, leaving a whisper of sweet grass.