A single-barrel release shochu made solely form barley, then aged to perfection. The nose is sweet and mellow, with notes of barley, cinnamon, leather, aged wood, light caramel, and dry tobacco. It's smooth and lightly creamy on the palate, with flavors that include cocoa, dried mint, light caramel, and porcini mushroom. The graceful finish is lightly salty with no bite.