With changing tastes, more breweries now craft fruit liqueurs without any added sugar. However, many such attempts can come across as overly tart or let the alcohol flavor dominate, making it difficult to achieve a refined balance. This new release, though, strikes the perfect harmony—thanks to the incredible fruit known as "Banpeiyu."

Banpeiyu, a specialty citrus from Kumamoto Prefecture, is famous for its gigantic size—four to five times bigger than a regular grapefruit and weighing up to 4.8kg! But its true charm lies in its flavor: mellow acidity and pleasant natural sweetness, qualities perfectly preserved in this bottle.

Tasting neat, you’ll notice a refreshing aroma of citrus and a hint of honeyed greens. The taste is just like natural citrus juice—not sugary, but bursting with fruit flavor. The finish reveals gentle acidity, subtle notes of citrus peel, and just a touch of alcohol to remind you it’s not simply juice. Overall, it’s beautifully structured and never cloying, no matter how much you drink.

Beyond drinking it neat, the producer suggests a range of creative ways to enjoy—open the cute yellow booklet hanging from the bottle neck, and you’ll see it transforms into a sliced Banpeiyu, with recommendations for tonic water, ginger ale, or even a pinch of salt. Discover your favorite way!

If you love citrus aroma and don’t like sweet drinks, this is the perfect liqueur for you.