Yuzu Aged 18yrs - 720ml
Yuzu Aged 18yrs is a rare and unprecedented liqueur, created by steeping yuzu from Kitagawa Village in Kochi Prefecture into Tsukasabotan’s authentic rice-based shochu, and then ageing it for an extraordinary 18 years. As yuzu trees themselves take 18 years to bear fruit, this liqueur represents 36 years of patience before release. It has been described as a “baka” drink—boldly going against the times.
In contrast to the light, juice-like liqueurs common today, this expression carries depth, weight, and intensity. It is defined by a rich, thick sweetness and a substantial, heavy flavour that lingers. Best enjoyed slowly over ice, it reveals its layers sip by sip.
Tsukasabotan Brewing Company, founded in 1603 in the Tosa region, uses underground water drawn from the Niyodo River, one of Japan’s clearest rivers. Tradition holds that sake brewed with this water was once offered to the gods. For centuries, the brewery has placed quality above all else, even during the wartime rice shortages, when it reduced output rather than compromise. This principle helped Tsukasabotan grow into a nationally recognised name.
€36.00
Product information "Yuzu Aged 18yrs - 720ml"
Yuzu Aged 18yrs is a rare and unprecedented liqueur, created by steeping yuzu from Kitagawa Village in Kochi Prefecture into Tsukasabotan’s authentic rice-based shochu, and then ageing it for an extraordinary 18 years. As yuzu trees themselves take 18 years to bear fruit, this liqueur represents 36 years of patience before release. It has been described as a “baka” drink—boldly going against the times.
In contrast to the light, juice-like liqueurs common today, this expression carries depth, weight, and intensity. It is defined by a rich, thick sweetness and a substantial, heavy flavour that lingers. Best enjoyed slowly over ice, it reveals its layers sip by sip.
Tsukasabotan Brewing Company, founded in 1603 in the Tosa region, uses underground water drawn from the Niyodo River, one of Japan’s clearest rivers. Tradition holds that sake brewed with this water was once offered to the gods. For centuries, the brewery has placed quality above all else, even during the wartime rice shortages, when it reduced output rather than compromise. This principle helped Tsukasabotan grow into a nationally recognised name.
| Prefecture: | Kochi |
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| Alcohol: | 25.0% |
| Style: | Yuzu & Citrus familiy |
| Content: | 720ml |
| How to serve: | Reishu 冷酒 (refrigerated) |
| Importer: | Sake.nl – exclusively available |