Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Chiran Bukeyashiki "Samurai Villa"

Review Date: August 29, 2008
Category Info: Shochu
Distilled From: Sweet Potato / Rice
Retail Price: Not Available
Brewer / Distiller: Chiran Distillery
Strength: 50
Origin: Japan, Kagoshima

Tasting Notes:

83% Sweet Potato 17% rice
Big earthy smoky potato, nutty, orange peel nose. Sounds odd but quite complex. The islay whisky of shochu. Very big earthy, smoky, nutty, and complex. Not for everyone but very interesting.