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iichiko Saiten
Co-created with top U.S. bartenders, iichiko Saiten is a 43% ABV Japanese spirit crafted through all-koji fermentation using 100% barley koji. Centered on spirits distilled under atmospheric pressure, it achieves a bold character that holds its own in cocktails. The name Saiten—meaning “adding new color to the world”—expresses the wish for this honkaku shochu to bring fresh vibrancy to cocktails. Its depth of flavor, born of iichiko’s refined mastery of koji and fermentation, symbolizes that new color in the cocktail world.
- Tasting Note
- Aromas of chocolate, cream, and rich barley—derived from atmospheric distillation—rise on the nose. On the palate, layers of barley richness and fruity notes unfold with complexity. The flavor begins with the umami of koji, then gently reveals hints of sweetness and bitterness, leading into a long, lingering finish.
- Alcohol content：43%
Materials：Barley koji (made in Japan)
Koji：White koji
Distillation：Atmospheric, Vacuum
- Awards
- International Spirits Challenge Double Gold（2025）
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition Platinum（2025）
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold（2025）
- International Wine & Spirit Competition Trophy（2022）
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- Flavor Chart
- iichiko Saiten
- Named with the idea of “adding new color to the world,” this honkaku shochu was co-developed with top U.S. bartenders. At 43% ABV, it is an ideal Japanese spirit for use as a cocktail base.
- iichiko Shinwa
- iichiko Shinwa was co-developed with world-renowned Japanese bartenders. Expressing the refinement of Japanese culture, it features a smooth taste and gentle aroma of koji, making it the ideal Japanese spirit for cocktails.
- TUMUGI
- A fusion of honkaku barley shochu made entirely with barley koji and botanicals nurtured in Japan’s climate. Enjoy the mellow flavor from koji and the refreshing aromas of five Japanese botanicals, including lemon and mint.
- iichiko Silhouette
- Celebrating 40 years as a beloved best-seller in Japan, iichiko Silhouette is a honkaku barley shochu with 25% ABV. Despite its lower alcohol content as a cocktail base, it offers rich depth and aroma. With its excellent balance of drinkability and flavor, it has earned high praise as a base for lower-alcohol cocktails.
