Kurokame Imo Honkaku Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan (750ml) liquorgifts The 2021 Bella Union Napa

The 2021 Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet possesses beautiful and intriguing aromas of dark plum

let alone that the primary spirit here is a dark and heavy MGP bourbon

and slices of fresh apple

this is impressive for its generosity and plush texture

Kurokame Imo Honkaku Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan (750ml) liquorgifts The 2021 Bella Union NapaDISTILLER'S NOTES: Peppery with subtle earthiness. KUROKAME uses black koji and is fermented in a large ceramic pot to bring out rich and complex aromas and flavors of sweet potato. KUROKAME shochu is an anthentic honkaku shochu made from Koganesengan sweet potato, one of the most popular imo varietals in Kagoshima prefecture. The primary moromi (mash) is created with kuro koji (black koji) and is brewed inside ceramic pots called "kame." Kuro koji