Mizu Green Tea is a honkaku shochu from Saga Prefecture, Japan, single distilled from two-row barley, black koji rice and freshly picked, steamed Ureshino green tea leaves, bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV).
Mizu celebrates the local harvests and flavors of Saga Prefecture with a series of rare shochus distilled from seasonal ingredients. Nearby Ureshino is known for producing some of the most sought-after sencha in Japan, and that heritage inspires this richly flavored shochu: a mash of about 61% barley, 29% black koji rice and 10% green tea, hand crafted in the traditional way. At 70 proof it is more concentrated, like the shochus of old.
Rich and fragrant with notes of matcha, passion fruit, nori and cacao, it has a buttery texture and a long, lingering finish of green tea ice cream, chocolate, banana and white peach.
The calligraphy bottle makes it a unique gift.
Honkaku shochu is single distilled to preserve ingredient character.
Black koji adds richness and depth.
Serve it with chilled water in a rocks glass.
It pairs with sushi, tempura and grilled fish.
Try it in a highball with soda water.
It is a unique gift for fans of Japanese spirits.
Tea lovers will enjoy its green tea character.
Its 70 proof keeps it gentle and easy to sip.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Matcha, passion fruit, nori.
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Palate: Buttery, cacao, banana.
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Finish: Long, green tea, white peach.
Specifications
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Brand: Mizu, Saga Prefecture, Japan
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Style: Honkaku shochu
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Ingredients: Two-row barley, black koji rice, Ureshino green tea
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Distillation: Single distilled
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Proof / ABV: 70 proof (35% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat in a small snifter, mizuwari with a splash of cold water, oyuwari with hot water, or on the rocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shochu?
A Japanese distilled spirit, here made from barley, rice koji and green tea.
Where does the tea come from?
Ureshino, renowned for sencha.
How should I drink it?
Neat, with cold or hot water, or on the rocks.
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