“Chokoshu Toroshikaya” (40.3% ABV) by Rokuchoshi Shuzo is a 100% aged blend of 17- and 30-year-old rice and barley shochu, with no fresh distillate added. Aged for decades in a temperature- and humidity-controlled warehouse, it pours a deep amber and opens with vanilla and caramel on the nose. The palate reveals honeyed sweetness and toasted grain, evolving into warm spice and savory umami, finishing long and layered. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to fully appreciate its complexity.