Sekai Itto, Junmai Daiginjo Yuzushu, 720ml
Japanese yuzu, steeped into a junmai daiginjo base. Bright, citrusy and best served cold.
Sekai Itto's yuzushu starts with junmai daiginjo, the top grade of pure-rice sake, and infuses it with Japanese yuzu. The sake brings a refined, smooth base; the yuzu brings bright, zesty citrus. Serve it chilled on its own, over ice, or as a citrus lift in cocktails, and pair it with light, delicate dishes where the yuzu can shine. From Wakayama. 720ml.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Premium base: built on junmai daiginjo sake for a refined, smooth foundation
- Real yuzu character: bright, zesty Japanese citrus at the centre of the flavour
- Versatile: neat, over ice, or in cocktails
- Food-friendly: pairs with light, delicate dishes
How to Serve
- Chilled: serve cold, 0 to 15°C, on its own
- Over ice: pour over ice for a long, refreshing serve
- Cocktails: use as a citrus element in place of a standard liqueur
- With food: alongside light dishes where the yuzu can come through
柚子酒: yuzushu
Yuzushu (柚子酒) is a Japanese liqueur of yuzu, the fragrant citrus prized in Japanese cooking for its zest and juice. Junmai daiginjo (純米大吟醸) is sake made from rice, water, kōji and yeast alone, with the rice polished hard before brewing. Using it as the base gives this yuzushu its smooth, refined character. It comes from Wakayama.
Learn more: Japanese Food Guide: Sake
How should yuzushu be served?
Cold. Chill the bottle and serve it on its own in a small glass, or over ice for a longer drink. Its bright citrus also makes it a good cocktail ingredient. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and finish it within a few weeks, while the yuzu aroma is at its freshest.
Product Details
- Type: Yuzushu (柚子酒), yuzu liqueur on a junmai daiginjo base
- Producer: Sekai Itto
- Origin: Wakayama, Japan
- Volume: 720ml
- Serving Temperature: 0 to 15°C
- Storage: Cool and dark; refrigerate after opening
Q: What is junmai daiginjo yuzushu?
A yuzu liqueur made on a base of junmai daiginjo, the highest grade of pure-rice sake. The sake gives a smooth, refined base and the yuzu gives bright, zesty citrus.
Q: What food goes with yuzushu?
Light, delicate dishes where the yuzu can shine through. It is also good on its own, chilled or over ice, and works as a citrus element in cocktails.
Q: How long does it keep once opened?
Keep it refrigerated after opening and drink it within a few weeks for the best flavour and aroma. Before opening, store it somewhere cool and dark, away from direct sunlight.
Contains alcohol. Sold to over-18s only.
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