Mizu Sakura Cask Shochu Douglas Laing’s wet ash and a sprinkling

wet ash and a sprinkling of sea-salt

ending with a smooth

enjoyed over ice

A fireside favorite with just the right kick

Fresh red fruit notes emerge first

Mizu Sakura Cask Shochu Douglas Laing’s wet ash and a sprinklingNative yamazakura, or wild mountain cherry, casks give Mizu Sakura Cask Shochu its distinctive barrel finished character. Handcrafted in the traditional way, it is single distilled from locally farmed Saga barley and black koji rice, then finished for at least nine months in medium char casks made by Ariake Sangyo. Pale gold and fragrant, it opens with spring blossoms, vanilla, banana, rain and fresh sawn lumber. A velvety palate brings baked cherry,