750ml
Aka Mao Potato Imo Shochu
Aka Mao, or Red Devil, is a high-quality white koji based sweet potato shochu that has been matured in an earthen pot for one year, giving it a sweet, mellow flavor. As it enters, full aroma of baked sweet potato spreads nicely. Rich Umami and sweetness of sweet potato lingers on to the finish. A well-balanced shochu this Red Devil can be enjoyed with hot water, or with a touch of water and ice to mellow it out if it being paired with food.
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Brewery
Sake Type
Sweet Potato Shochu
Bottle Size
750ml
Founded
1804
Prefecture
Ōita (大分県)
One Word to Describe This Sake Brew
Mature
Food Pairings
Sipping beverage enjoyed alone, steak & potatoes
Taste Profile
WINE: Rich reds and whites
BEER: Pilsners, Ales
Ingredients
Distilled from 83% sweet potato and 17% rice; and white koji
Seimaibuai
N/A
Alcohol Content
24%
Sake Meter Value
N/A
Sweet or Dry
N/A
Body
Rich
Acidity
N/A
Serving Temp
Chilled, with hot water
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