{"product_id":"blend-limited-500ml-sumidaya-exclusive","title":"[Free Shipping] BLEND Limited 39.5% Sherry Cask 17 years \u0026 Tank 18 years 500ml | Long-aged Rice Shochu","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"166\"\u003e*Free shipping (Hokkaido and Okinawa require a special shipping fee of 1,000 yen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*If you purchase this product along with other items\u003c\/strong\u003e, due to system limitations, shipping fees may be displayed and you may be charged once. In such cases, \u003cstrong\u003ewe will refund the shipping fee to you later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSumiadaya Exclusive “BLEND Limited” – A Challenge to Explore New Flavors in Long-Aged Rice Shochu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“BLEND Limited” was born from a project seeking new possibilities in long-aged rice shochu. Based on Ume Nishiki Yamakawa's proud rice shochu \"Ayame,\" it is a unique blend of \u003cstrong\u003elong-aged sherry cask original sake\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elong-aged tank original sake\u003c\/strong\u003e. This exquisite bottle achieves an exquisite harmony of rich barrel aroma and the roundness and depth characteristic of long-aged sake. This product is a special edition bottle sold exclusively on the \u003cstrong\u003eSumiadaya online store\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a valuable limited edition product that can only be found at our store nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.makuake.com\/upload\/project\/40071\/detail_40071_17120473473865.jpg?width=640\u0026amp;quality=75\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.makuake.com\/upload\/project\/40071\/detail_40071_17122126652881.png?width=640\u0026amp;quality=75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Depth of Long-Term Aging and the Art of Blending\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"MIX\" project team, comprising blenders, brewers, researchers, and planning staff, arrived at this ideal blend after repeated trials. Because they share the same original sake roots (rice shochu \"Ayame\"), their individual characteristics harmonize without clashing, creating a delicate and multi-layered flavor. This is truly a splendid example of \"the synergy of long-term aging,\" where the vanilla aroma derived from the barrel and the aged aroma coexist with a clean finish from tank storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.makuake.com\/upload\/project\/40071\/detail_40071_17115994173665.jpg?width=640\u0026amp;quality=75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavor Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, fragrant aroma where the sweet and savory notes from the sherry cask intertwine with a gentle aged fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Behind a soft mouthfeel, the unique umami and depth of rice shochu spread. A subtle bitterness and pleasant lingering finish balance the taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, mellow finish characteristic of long-aged sake, with a multi-layered flavor that changes with each sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Ways to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight:\u003c\/strong\u003e First, let the aroma slowly evolve at room temperature. The aged fragrance will gradually open up in the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Rocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aroma and flavor change gently with ice. It offers both a mellow richness and a clear crispness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwice Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding a small amount of water enhances the barrel aroma and the umami of the rice, making them more pronounced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with nuts, smoked foods, cheese, and bitter chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e【Product Specifications】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eProduct name: BLEND Limited (long-aged sake) \u003csumiadaya exclusive\u003e\u003c\/sumiadaya\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eBrewer: Ume Nishiki Yamakawa Co., Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eSeller: Sumiadaya Online Store Exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eType: Rice shochu (long-aged original sake blend)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eIngredients: Rice shochu (from long-aged \"Ayame\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eVolume: 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eAlcohol content: 39.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eProduction method\/features: Sherry cask x tank storage blend, no age statement, limited quantity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eRecommended drinking styles: Straight \/ On the rocks \/ Twice up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eTarget audience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eFans of long-aged sake and barrel-aged sake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eAdvanced shochu drinkers and whiskey connoisseurs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eThose looking for a special gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 20 years of age is prohibited by law. 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