Oka Kura Japanese Bermutto Sake Vermouth SF Chronicle - Past Pick It is a unique digestif

It is a unique digestif beverage characterized by rich anise flavors and a strong herbal character

and fresh brioche

with aromas of fresh agave

The gin that helped launch the modern cocktail revival

Oka Kura Japanese Bermutto Sake Vermouth SF Chronicle - Past Pick It is a unique digestifDry vermouth inspired aperitivo produced by the Tsutsumi Distillery in the Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan Made from a Junmai sake base and fortified with 100% rice based shochu. 4 botanicals include yomogi (Japanese mugwort), yuzu, kabosu (a high acid citrus fruit), and sansho peppercorn. The nose is fruity and yeasty with notes of grapefruit, peach, guava, lavender, and plum; on the palate, the sake base is immediately evident with bass notes