This week’s entry is another Intermission in our lengthy Days of Wine and Music series. Last week we mentioned this drink in our coverage of some of Shiino Foods’ offerings. If you haven’t already checked it out, please do so.
Awamori is Okinawa’s most famous alcoholic beverage. It deserves greater international recognition, and we hope that we can do our part in facilitating the realization of that objective.
Vintage Seifuku Awamori (請福) has a complex grainy aroma and a noticeable sweetness that is especially appealing and went extremely well with the garnishes that we paired it with last week. Its sweetness was complemented by the saltiness of the tuna and bonito.
The name of this product translates as “blessing,” as indeed it is, from the non-cloying sweetness to the silky mouthfeel.
Drinking Japan 