Ancient Wines 1984

Authentic barley shochu, raw liquor main ingredients: domestic barley, malt: rice malt, alcohol content: 38%


Sommelier's comments

Although the undiluted sake has an alcohol content of 38%, you will be surprised at how sweet it is when you first taste it. Thanks to the extremely long maturation period, the rich flavor of the undiluted sake has been transformed into a full-bodied flavor and aroma, giving it a mellow taste.


Brewed by: Bikkuri Sake Brewery

Founded in 1923 in Taragi-cho, Kumamoto Prefecture

Kuma Shochu, a globally recognized geographical indication, is characterized by the use of rice, which is more expensive than other shochu ingredients. In the 500-year history of Kuma Shochu, this outstanding brewery was founded relatively recently. This young brewery once took on the challenge of making barley shochu using atmospheric distillation. That young spirit is now being reborn after 35 years.