Okayama Rice Shochu Wild Breeze is distilled from Japanese Koji rice and aged in a combination of refill shochu and virgin oak barrels. This unique maturation creates a smooth, mellow, and rounded profile that bridges tradition with innovation. Presented in handcrafted Mino pottery from the famous Mino Province in Gifu Prefecture, this release combines fine spirit-making with Japanese artistry.

Okayama Distillery

Okayama’s shochu-making heritage is deeply tied to traditional Japanese methods that highlight the purity of rice and the influence of Koji fermentation. By incorporating oak ageing alongside classic shochu practices, the Wild Breeze bottling showcases the balance between modern craftsmanship and centuries-old culture, elevating the shochu experience for international appreciation.

Okayama Rice Shochu Wild Breeze Tasting notes

Nose: Aromas of wild berries, melon skins, stone fruits, rice wine, and oak.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with notes of stone fruit, wood chips, summer berries, and straw.
Finish: Long and luxurious with lingering oak, rice wine, overripe peach, and Cream Apera, finishing like a fine cachaça or Rhum Agricole.

Why Add Okayama Rice Shochu Wild Breeze to Your Collection?

This bottling is more than just a fine shochu — it’s a statement of Japanese craftsmanship. The combination of oak maturation, Koji rice distillation, and presentation in traditional Mino pottery makes it a standout piece. Whether enjoyed for its complex, mellow flavour or displayed as a collector’s item, Okayama Wild Breeze bridges cultural tradition with modern refinement, offering something truly distinctive for any spirits collection.