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February 2020 - Asian Spirits

February 2020 - Asian Spirits
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Kirishima Shuzo Akane Kirishima Shochu
93 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Akane Kirishima Shochu
Clear color. Floral aromas and flavors of lilac, violet, dried apricot, candied citrus, and sweet ginger with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish manifesting suggestions of rice milk and spiced cherries. A pisco-like Shochu with extroverted perfumed floral character; a great choice for cocktails and pairing with spicy foods.
93 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima EX Delicious Pentagon
93 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Kuro Kirishima EX Delicious Pentagon
Clear color. Savory aromas of roasted sweet potato, toasted garlic, blackened carrot, earthy green tea, and mushroom broth with a round, vibrant, dryish medium body and a smooth, elegant, medium-long roasted bacon wrapped dates, quark, fried noodles, and soy finish. A mouthwatering, savory Shochu to complement a wide variety of meals; try in craft cocktails too.
93 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima Shochu
91 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Kuro Kirishima Shochu
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of gunpowder, black lime, marinated mushrooms, miso-caramel, water chestnut, and charcoal with a satiny, soft, dry light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish that presents notes of mixed melon salad, kabocha squash, and toasted sesame. A rock-solid Shochu with classic, food-friendly flavors.
91 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Shiro Kirishima Shochu
89 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Shiro Kirishima Shochu
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of sweet potato noodles, taro custard, jerky, kimchi, and roasted squash with a satiny, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a seamless, medium-length finish. A delicate, starchy and food-friendly Shochu for the table.
89 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Aka Kirishima Shochu
89 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Aka Kirishima Shochu
Clear color. Fruity aromas and flavors of candied lime and tangerine, cherry-sesame nougat bar, ripe melon, sweet rice, and banana confection with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, breezy finish with notes of sweet yogurt. A fruity Shochu with wide appeal; try in effervescent cocktails.
89 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima Melt Shochu
89 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Kuro Kirishima Melt Shochu
Slivery straw color. Toasty aromas of cinnamon-raisin bread, lime leaf, milk toast, toasted coconut, maple creme with walnuts, and black tea with cream with a round, crisp, fruity medium body and a sleek, charming, medium-length peach pie, rocky road ice cream, and rice pudding finish. A creamy oaked Shochu that could be a very appealing after-dinner pour; try in stirred cocktails too.
89 points
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Charm Soju
86 points
$1.20
Best Buy
Charm
Soju
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of nougat with toasted almonds, vanilla custard, and amaranth with a soft, bright, light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, breezy finish with accents of lemon chew candies and rice milk. A creamy and soft Soju with sweet notes of creamy vanilla.
86 points $1.20 Best Buy
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Kumbokju Soju
86 points
$1.50
Best Buy
Kumbokju
Soju
Clear color. Aromas of sweet yogurt, white strawberry, and under-ripe plum with a supple, soft, light body and a sleek, short powdered sugar and corn flakes in milk finish. A smooth, simple and easy-drinking Soju.
86 points $1.50 Best Buy
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