This is a rare and limited edition aged fruit liqueur made with Japanese apricots grown in the Watarase region of Tochigi Prefecture. The apricots when picked have very delicate skins and great care is taken not to damage the fruit during the harvest to preserve flavour. The apricots deteriorate quickly after being picked and have to be handled swiftly before they are compromised. They are transferred to the brewery and then steeped in Houou Biden Ginjo sake for five years during which time they slowly start to merge into the sake creating an intense, impactful fruit liqueur which is cloudy from the deliberately retained apricot pulp remnants.
This liqueur has a gentle aroma that is reminiscent of the aged dried apricots of traditional Chinese Medicine. There is a rich, luxurious apricot flavour that spreads over the palate with deep umami dominant base notes which have developed during the ageing process. There is also some great acidity in this liqueur that adds balance to the fruit sweetness.
- Brewery: KOBAYASHI SAKE BREWERY
- Region: Tochigi
- Classification: Apricot Fruit Liqueur
- %ALC/VOL: 14%
- Net Volume 720ml, 1.8L
- Rice: Sake Base
- Rice Polishing Ratio: N/A
- SMV: N/A
- Serve: Cold | Chilled | Over Ice | With Soda
Heigo Australia is the official importer and distributor of Houou Biden Sake in Australia.