Okuhida vodka

Okuhida Vodka is produced by Okuhida Shuzo in Gero in Gifu Prefecture. It is based on Miyama Nishiki, the most exquisite of all Japanese rice varieties, which is mainly used for sake production in northern Japan. In addition to this special rice, fresh, clear spring water from the mountains of Hidakanayama gives this vodka its unique mildness and smoothness. Okuhida Vodka gets its unmistakable mild note not least from its unique production method: The high-quality Miyama Nishiki rice is first processed into a kind of sake, but then triple-distilled before the usual sake ageing process. The resulting rice vodka is then stored for at least six years and then filtered through white birch charcoal to ensure the purity of the product. Okuhida Shuzo only produces a few bottles of this high-quality vodka each year, which is considered to be one of the best in the world.

Okuhida Vodka is characterized by a creamy texture with a clear and typical vodka character. The rice notes of Okuhida come to the fore, while the mild sweetness rounds off the profile. Its alcohol content of a strong 55% is significantly higher than that of other vodkas, making it ideal for mixing first-class cocktails. However, it can also be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

Japanese vodka
Net quantity: 700ml
Alcohol content: 55% vol.
For sale to persons of legal age only
Importer: Ginza Berlin GmbH, Pfalzburger Straße 20, 10719 Berlin

Okuhida Shuzo is a small, family-run company and has been known for its first-class premium sake since 1720. In 1958, managing director Takagi Tomizou began experimenting with the production of vodka in addition to sake. In order to learn the refinements and secrets of vodka distillation, the owner's younger brother traveled to Russia and visited a distillery friend there. The recipe and production method that is still used to produce Okuhida Vodka today was developed and refined there. In order to produce the vodka as authentically as possible, Takagi Tomizou procured the distillation equipment from Russia. A few years ago, Okuhida Shuzo launched Okuhida Vodka on the market in an elegant blue bottle. The label is printed on washi, Japanese rice paper, and thus further enhances the striking square bottle design of Okuhida.