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Produced by Sanwa Shurui in Oita Prefecture, iichiko Saiten is a bold, high-proof barley shochu (43% ABV) designed for the modern cocktail bar. Made entirely from barley and white koji, it is crafted through a meticulous blend of vacuum and atmospheric distillation, a process that captures both bright aromatics and deep umami richness.
Saiten offers an expressive, full-bodied profile with aromas of honeydew melon, white grape, pickled watermelon rind, and kabosu citrus, layered with soy, white pepper, and earthy minerals. On the palate, it reveals toasty barley, jasmine tea, white peach, and caramel, finishing long, clean, and savoury.
Perfect for sipping or mixing, Saiten stands at the intersection of shochu tradition and cocktail innovation, bridging Japanese craftsmanship with global mixology.
Ingredients:
70ml Amabuki Honjozo
10ml Bramley Apple & Elderflower Cordial
20ml iichiko Saiten
3 dashes 20% saline
1 dash Pear Eau de Vie
Glass: Martini
Method: Stirred
Ice: None
Garnish: Baby apple
Produced by Sanwa Shurui in Oita Prefecture, iichiko Saiten is a bold, high-proof barley shochu (43% ABV) designed for the modern cocktail bar. Made entirely from barley and white koji, it is crafted through a meticulous blend of vacuum and atmospheric distillation, a process that captures both bright aromatics and deep umami richness.
Saiten offers an expressive, full-bodied profile with aromas of honeydew melon, white grape, pickled watermelon rind, and kabosu citrus, layered with soy, white pepper, and earthy minerals. On the palate, it reveals toasty barley, jasmine tea, white peach, and caramel, finishing long, clean, and savoury.
Perfect for sipping or mixing, Saiten stands at the intersection of shochu tradition and cocktail innovation, bridging Japanese craftsmanship with global mixology.
Ingredients:
70ml Amabuki Honjozo
10ml Bramley Apple & Elderflower Cordial
20ml iichiko Saiten
3 dashes 20% saline
1 dash Pear Eau de Vie
Glass: Martini
Method: Stirred
Ice: None
Garnish: Baby apple