Volume：900ml
ABV：25%

If you assume this is a fruit liqueur infused with real bananas, you have fallen for a clever flavor illusion. This expression is a 100% authentic sweet potato (Imo) shochu that contains absolutely zero fruit, yet naturally radiates an intense, unmistakable aroma of fresh bananas—a must-try for banana lovers and spirit enthusiasts alike.

Based in Kagoshima, Komasa Shuzo has spent recent years researching cutting-edge methods to elevate the fruity esters in traditional shochu. Through rigorous experimentation, their master blenders discovered a brilliant synergy: fermenting traditional Koganesengan sweet potatoes with wild yeast isolated from the skins of Sauvignon Blanc white grapes. This specific bio-chemical reaction births a shochu bursting with rich banana characteristics, leading to the creation of "Kotsuru The Banana."

Neat, the bouquet delivers a vibrant wave of fresh banana paired with a sweet, candy-like undertone mid-palate. The entry is remarkably crisp, marrying delicate banana notes with the mellow, natural sweetness of sweet potato, followed by an unexpectedly long and satisfying finish. The distillery highly recommends serving it as a highball with soda water; the effervescence amplifies the banana aromatics into an ultra-bracing, refreshing summer cooler that appeals effortlessly even to novice drinkers.