Yoneda Hon Mirin Shippou Artisanal 1 Year Aged Mirin Sauce 720ml

This hon mirin from Yoneda Brewery is considered a rare, unique Japanese mirin since it is still handmade following centuries-old traditional methods and contains only the essential ingredients to make mirin. Concretely; Japanese glutinous rice, Japanese malted rice, and sake lees shochu, all made locally and processed by the manufacturer.

This additive-free mirin is made only using natural ingredients. The ingredients are carefully selected and fermented for 4 months and then aged during 1 year.

One of the special characteristics of this mirin is that it uses sake lees shochu distilled in the old traditional way which involves making a paste-like mixture made of sake. The manufacturer uses its own flagship sake called "Toyo no Aki" for this purpose. Then the mixture rests and ferments for several months when rice hulls are added to help the steam pass through the lees mixture. Finally a special wooden steamer with a device on top cools the vaper and collects the liquid.

Through its long preparation and brewing process, this Japanese rice seasoning develops a deep flavor with sweet notes and complex and woody aromas. Being slightly sweet, it balances saltiness and acidity in dishes. Its beautiful amber color and complex flavor will enhance the flavor of your foods.

Yoneda Hon Mirin Shippou literally provides the genuine taste of mirin sauce. Fans of Japanese culinary should not ignore this gourmet product!