New release Spirits" KIRISHIMA MELT BARLEY 21 years old" and "KIRISHIMA MELT RICE 25 years old"!
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June 16, 2025
~Sales start on Monday, June 16, 2025. This masterpiece has been revived after a quarter century.~
KIRISHIMA SHUZO CO., LTD., Ltd. will release Spirits "KIRISHIMA MELT BARLEY 21 Year" and "KIRISHIMA MELT RICE 25 Year" on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Kirishima Shuzo Online Shop and the Shochu no Sato Kirishima Factory Garden Shop.
[KIRISHIMA MELT BARLEY 21 years old]
[KIRISHIMA MELT RICE 25 years old]
A new lineup has been added to the Kirishima MELT series, which offers the mellow, melting flavor and amber color achieved through barrel aging. "KIRISHIMA MELT BARLEY 21 years old"※1is Spirits made by aging Shochu for 21 years, including storage in sherry and white oak barrels. The sherry barrels give off a blackcurrant aroma, while the barley has a deep caramel-like aroma. The rich, calming sweetness lingers on for a long time, with just the right amount of acidity. "KIRISHIMA MELT RICE 25 Years" is Spirits that has been aged for 25 years, including storage in white oak barrels. It has a vanilla-like aroma from the white oak barrels and a lemongrass-like aroma. It is creamy, yet has a bright and refreshing aftertaste, making it a perfect match for a wide range of food genres.
*1: The alcohol content and label of "KIRISHIMA MELT BARLEY", which was released overseas in August 2024, have been changed for the domestic market.
In fact, this product is a standalone product of the barrel-aged barley Shochu and rice Shochu that were blended as part of "Kiri no Kura," a limited edition product released in 1996 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Kirishima Shuzo's founding. After the sale of "Kiri no Kura" ended, the products were carefully aged for over 21 years. The rich aroma and deep flavor of each raw liquor quietly blended together. After nearly a quarter of a century, this is a masterpiece that has been transformed into Spirits. We hope you enjoy it.
Through this special Spirits nurtured by the passage of time, Kirishima Shuzo aims to offer quality, soul-satisfying experiences and to create even more fans of the brand.
■ Recommended ways to enjoy
◆ KIRISHIMA MELT BARLEY 21 years old
Recommended way to drink: On the rocks or straight is recommended, allowing you to enjoy the original flavor.
Recommended pairings: Goes exceptionally well with strongly flavored dishes such as spare ribs, and savory or smoky foods such as smoked cheese.
◆ KIRISHIMA MELT RICE 25 years old
Recommended way to drink: We recommend drinking it on the rocks or with soda to enjoy a refreshing and clean aftertaste.
Recommended pairings: It creates a deep harmony with mild seafood dishes that make the most of the natural flavors of the ingredients, such as steamed clams in sake, and fruity foods such as dried fruits.
■Package
[Seal design]
The bottle is a transparent decanter that brings out the amber color of the Kirishima MELT series. The presentation box is decorated with a woven design called "Kasuri," and each weave of the thread expresses the accumulation of time that comes with aging. The label design is based on the silhouettes of wheat and rice, the ingredients of each product. The dynamic, yet delicate and rounded "MELT" word is written in large calligraphy, expressing the mellow flavor that has been achieved over the course of a quarter century. The disc-shaped seal that covers the oak cork is decorated with a clock design, representing the product's aging period and the passage of time. With its luxurious packaging, this product is recommended not only as a gift for special occasions, but also for enjoying some extra time for yourself.
