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iichiko Silhouette is the iconic expression of Sanwa Shurui’s craftsmanship, representing the delicate, refined balance that defines Japan’s most beloved barley shochu. Produced in Oita Prefecture, this honkaku shochu is made from 100% barley and natural spring water, distilled once to preserve its gentle, authentic flavours.
iichiko Silhouette offers a light, elegant aroma with subtle notes of green apple, white peach, pear, and barley grain, followed by a smooth, clean finish that lingers softly on the palate. Its refined texture and understated sweetness have made it a favourite among shochu drinkers for decades.
Shochu Type: Honkaku (Single Distillation)
Base Ingredient: 100% Barley (Nijo-omugi, two-row barley)
Koji Type: Barley Koji (White Koji mold, Aspergillus kawachii)
Fermentation: Open-tank fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strains selected for clean, fruit-forward aroma expression
Distillation: Single atmospheric distillation in stainless steel pot stills
Water Source: Natural soft spring water from the mountains of Oita Prefecture
Maturation: Rested and naturally mellowed in enamel-lined tanks for several months prior to bottling
The white koji is used to produce a clean, subtly citric acidity that enhances aroma brightness, while atmospheric distillation preserves the full depth and texture of the barley. The result is a spirit that balances clarity with a delicate umami depth unique to iichiko’s house style.
Sanwa Shurui employs a proprietary multi-stage fermentation system that controls temperature and humidity precisely throughout the process, ensuring a stable, refined aroma profile. The distillate is then gently rested, allowing the flavours to harmonise before bottling at 25% ABV.
iichiko Silhouette is the iconic expression of Sanwa Shurui’s craftsmanship, representing the delicate, refined balance that defines Japan’s most beloved barley shochu. Produced in Oita Prefecture, this honkaku shochu is made from 100% barley and natural spring water, distilled once to preserve its gentle, authentic flavours.
iichiko Silhouette offers a light, elegant aroma with subtle notes of green apple, white peach, pear, and barley grain, followed by a smooth, clean finish that lingers softly on the palate. Its refined texture and understated sweetness have made it a favourite among shochu drinkers for decades.
Shochu Type: Honkaku (Single Distillation)
Base Ingredient: 100% Barley (Nijo-omugi, two-row barley)
Koji Type: Barley Koji (White Koji mold, Aspergillus kawachii)
Fermentation: Open-tank fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strains selected for clean, fruit-forward aroma expression
Distillation: Single atmospheric distillation in stainless steel pot stills
Water Source: Natural soft spring water from the mountains of Oita Prefecture
Maturation: Rested and naturally mellowed in enamel-lined tanks for several months prior to bottling
The white koji is used to produce a clean, subtly citric acidity that enhances aroma brightness, while atmospheric distillation preserves the full depth and texture of the barley. The result is a spirit that balances clarity with a delicate umami depth unique to iichiko’s house style.
Sanwa Shurui employs a proprietary multi-stage fermentation system that controls temperature and humidity precisely throughout the process, ensuring a stable, refined aroma profile. The distillate is then gently rested, allowing the flavours to harmonise before bottling at 25% ABV.