The Yanagita Koma Honkaku Barley Shochu

About The Yanagita Koma Honkaku Barley Shochu

The Yanagita Distillery runs on a mightily solid foundation — we’re talking more than 120 years of tradition, heartfelt enthusiasm, and hard work, all acting together to create their hand-crafted high-quality shochu. The business is currently in the hands of a fifth-generation master brewer, Tadashi Yanagita, who, much to their benefit, also holds a background in engineering. His tinkering spirit made sure that all their equipment got upgraded — making modifications to their filters, ramps, and pot stills. He also made the imperative switch from atmospheric to vacuum pressure, which allowed their spirits to get even more light and aromatic.

Being the first distillery to develop a 100% barley shochu made in a low-pressure vacuum still, they absolutely stand out in that department — trying out a wide variety of different styles and tweaking the small subtleties that make each expression shine in its own light. The Koma Honkaku Barley Shochu is made from 100% locally grown two-row barley with a helping hand from the Koji fungi, which diligently extract the sugars. A low and slow fermentation that leads to a singular vacuum still distillation (gen-atsu) results in a supremely smooth, buttery spirit that delights with its refreshing grassy notes.

Grab your bottle of this delicious Koma Honkaku Barley Shochu today!