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Helios Rum

$118.00
Thanks to the semi-tropical climate suitable for the cultivation of sugar cane and therefore of rum production, Helios Shuzo -founded in 1961- produces rum using the best locally grown ingredients purchased directly from farmers. Mr. Tadashi Matsuda is promoting the identity, culture, and knowledge of Okinawa for over 50 years. This is why the companyā€™s main theme is ā€œFrom Okinawa to The Worldā€! The Helios Rum is made from sugar cane grown in Okinawa. A mixture of molasses rum (traditional type) and cane juice (agricultural type), it is an extremely aromatic and characterized by the rich aroma and taste of Japanese sugar cane. "Helios rum" has a dry feeling like the shining sun of Okinawa and fruity eminiscent of a warm climate. Nose: Very exotic characters, with aromas of pineapple and hint of smokinessaging. Taste: Round and powerful with a touch of sweetness Finish: White pepper notes on the finish
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Kuroki Honten Hyakunen no Kodoku Barley Shochu

$165.00
Kuroki Honten Hyakunen no Kodoku became popular when it became His Imperial Highness the Crown Princeā€™s favourite drink. It is now one of the most difficult and popular shochu to obtain. Hyakunen no Kodoku means ā€œOne Hundred Years of Solitudeā€ and is named for the famous novel. It is made from a mash of 100% barley, grown locally on the distilleryā€™s own organic farm, white koji to keep the flavor smooth, distilled at normal pressure to preserve oils, then aged undiluted in oak casks for three to five years to help it develop structure and fullness.
It is elegant and strong, with hints of oak and a hint of cigar, and is characterized by its concentration and smoothness.
Ā Try this neat orĀ oyuwariĀ style to uncover all the levels of flavor.
  • Distilled inĀ Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten
  • Distilled from 100%Ā mugiĀ (barley) andĀ mugi kojiĀ (barley koji)
  • Koji: White (barley)
  • Distillation: Atmospheric
  • Barrels: Oak casks
  • Aged: 3-5 years
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