Brand: Shimakaze (“Island Wind”)
Distillery: Ishikawa Distillery Co., Ltd.
Location: Nishihara, Okinawa pref.,JapaN
Grain: 100% aged Indica (Thai) rice
Koji: Okinawa black
Alcohol content: 20% (40 proof)
Key facts:
• Ishikawa Distillery is well-known because of their hand-crafted manufacturing process
• Rather than automatic/mechanical tools and machines as much as possible and they use their own hands like the old days
?• Shimakaze is one of the smoothest Awamori you can find. For first-time Awamori drinkers, this option is highly recommended
• Ideal for cocktails