A Unique Flavor Born from Seaweed Shochu “Isokko”
The distinctive character of Wadatsumi no Sei comes from “Seaweed Shochu Isokko,” a spirit made using seaweed harvested from the waters around the Oki Islands. By carefully aging this unusual seaweed-based shochu, the producers bring out greater depth, aroma, and complexity.
First, Isokko is aged in tanks for three years. It is then transferred to oak barrels and aged for more than another three years. This extended aging process transforms the spirit into a smooth and richly layered drink with a character very different from clear, unaged shochu.
An Amber-Colored Aged Spirit from Oak Barrels
Long-term aging in oak barrels gives Wadatsumi no Sei its beautiful amber color and rich character. The mellow aromas imparted by the oak combine with the subtle ocean-like notes of the seaweed shochu, creating a complex and distinctive fragrance.
On the palate, the smooth character created through barrel aging is accompanied by a delicate hint of the sea. The appeal of this spirit lies in the meeting of two very different natural elements: oak from the forests and seaweed from the waters surrounding the Oki Islands.
A Robust 40% Alcohol Shochu
Wadatsumi no Sei has an alcohol content of 40%. It offers a substantial drinking experience while allowing the complex aromas created through long-term aging to be appreciated slowly.
Its unusual flavor profile makes it an intriguing choice both for experienced shochu drinkers and for those who want to discover a distinctive Japanese spirit. The subtle briny aroma, reminiscent of the surrounding Oki Sea, becomes particularly memorable as you savor the drink.
Enjoy the Taste of Oki on the Rocks or with Water
Wadatsumi no Sei can be enjoyed in several ways, including on the rocks or diluted with water. Served on the rocks, its aged aromas and rich flavor can be appreciated slowly. Adding water softens the mouthfeel and allows its distinctive fragrance to unfold more gently.
When visiting the Oki Islands, enjoying a glass while looking out over the sea can make the experience especially memorable. Made from seaweed and aged for years in oak barrels, Wadatsumi no Sei is a spirit that captures the natural bounty of the Oki Sea and the island’s brewing culture in a single bottle.
A Distinctive Shochu Shaped by the Nature of the Oki Islands
Fully Aged Seaweed Shochu Wadatsumi no Sei is a unique aged spirit created from Seaweed Shochu Isokko and more than three years of oak-barrel aging. Its combination of rich oak aromas and subtle oceanic notes gives it a character found nowhere quite like it.
It makes a memorable drink to enjoy during a trip to the Oki Islands and can also be taken home as a distinctive local souvenir. By discovering this unusual seaweed-based shochu, visitors can experience another expression of the Oki Islands’ abundant natural environment and unique tradition of local alcohol production.