{"title":"Mitosaya Botanical Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMitosaya is a farm distillery located in Otaki-machi, Isumi-gun, Chiba Prefecture. They use fermentation and distillation techniques to showcase their own fruit trees, medicinal herbs, seasonal herbs, as well as the rich bounty of their trusted partners throughout Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey have released more than 170 kinds of spirits and products that lock in the bounty of the seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fig-cask-076","title":"Fig Cask (076)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSince the beginning of Mitosaya Botanical Disllery, they have been making fig brandy every year from figs grown in Kawashima-cho, Saitama Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the beginning of August they pick the large Masui Dauphins prepared by the Kawashima-machi Fig Growers Association and prepare them immediately. They are at the peak of their sugar content and aroma, and are so soft that they can be easily crushed by hand. The surface is slightly moistened, and vigorous fermentation begins without the addition of yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt takes about one month from the beginning of August. The fresh, lush aroma gradually changes to a sweet, heavy aroma with alcohol. After fermentation has progressed sufficiently, the wine is distilled several times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wine is aged for 10 months in oak barrels, which were also used to age FIG CASK last year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe sweetness of the wooden barrels is softly combined with the unique greenness of figs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEnjoy it slowly as an aperitif, after-dinner drink, or as an accompaniment to conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eType: Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIngredients: figs (Satimata prefecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlcohol content: 44%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVolume: 110ml \/ 500ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ul\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samgendel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSam Gendel \/ Marcella Cytrynowicz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitosaya","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45463383965743,"sku":"MITO FIG","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0842\/7567\/files\/6c040680-765e-4cfc-922d-671a617bb123.png?v=1781248435"},{"product_id":"kioke-apple-129","title":"Kioke Apple (129)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAmphora Aged Fuji Apple Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis apple brandy is made from naturally grown apples from Aomori and Nagano prefectures and brewed in wooden vats made of Yoshino cedar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe apples used are smaller, lighter in red and have more prominent stripes than today's Fuji apples, which have been improved, and are close to the original Fuji variety called 'Tohoku No. 7'. They are traditional apples with a mild aroma but sweetness and acidity at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the beginning of December until the beginning of the new year, 1600 kg of apples are slowly fermented in wooden vats, turning the sugar into alcohol, before being distilled in 10 parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fresh liquid, which seems to have only the apple flavor extracted, is then matured for eight months in newly introduced amphorae, unglazed vats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA faint cedar aroma lingers on the fresh apple taste. A gentle distillate with an impressive hint of sweetness, typical of Japanese apples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eItem: Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIngredients: apples (Tohoku No. 7,Fuji) (domestic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlcohol percentage: 42%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVolume: 100ml \/ 500ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ul\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jasonslogan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eJason Logan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitosaya","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45463448518703,"sku":"MITO KIOKE","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0842\/7567\/files\/5539d10f-b4b9-41ae-8b58-5e488d4ed9ba.png?v=1781249298"},{"product_id":"monsieur-lectier-051","title":"Monsieur Lectier (051)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis eau-de-vie is made exclusively from fully ripe Le Lectier pears, delivered from Abe Farm in the Shirone district of Minami-ku, Niigata City, where they grow delicious fruit under the motto \u0026lt; good food good mood \u0026gt; and in the full light of the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNiigata Prefecture boasts the largest cultivation area of ​​Le Lectier pears in Japan, accounting for nearly 80% of the national total. Shirone, where Abe Farm is located, is known as the birthplace of Le Lectier cultivation in Japan—a true home of the variety. These pears are celebrated for their rich aroma, smooth texture, and elegant shape. Because Le Lectier does not fully ripen on the tree, it requires about 40 days of post-harvest ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter the pears arrived from Niigata, they were allowed to ripen and then fermented slowly with natural yeast for 30 days before distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe named this spirit “Monsieur Lectier” in honor of two distinguished gentlemen: Monsieur Le Lectier, the 17th-century horticulturist who served the French court, and the previous head of Abe Farm, who authored Japan's first technical book on pear cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA clear spirit that concentrates the fragrance of the pear—often called “the queen of fruits.” Hold the glass in your hand and enjoy the rising, luxurious aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eItem: Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIngredients: Le Lectier (produced in Shirane, Minami-ku, Niigata Prefecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlcohol content: 42%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVolume: 100ml \/ 500ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ul\" href=\"https:\/\/himaa.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMasanao Hirayama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitosaya","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45485647757359,"sku":"MITO LECTIER","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0842\/7567\/files\/9b5a1a6f-54a0-4b30-bcc8-d1df54cd45b8.png?v=1781693776"},{"product_id":"quatre-poires-184","title":"Quatre Poires (184)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Quattro Poire\" is an eau-de-vie made from four varieties of fully ripened pears, grown by Mr. Noboru Takahashi, a fruit farmer in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. Mr. Takahashi values ​​fruit cultivation in harmony with nature, and his orchard produces fruit grown with minimal intervention, trusting in the power of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four varieties used are Red Bartlett (a small, off-grade pear), La France, Silver Bell, and Le Lectier. Red Bartlett, in particular, is a branch mutation of Williams (Bartlett), considered the king of eau-de-vie in Europe, boasting a vibrant red skin and rich flavor. To bring out the unique characteristics of the fruit with its concentrated aroma, each variety undergoes a long fermentation period of 20 to 60 days before careful distillation. Afterward, it is aged in oak barrels to create a spirit with a deep aroma and rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy the layering of aromas and flavors created by these four pear varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a collaboration with \"nin,\" a brand operated by the food collective \"TETOTETO\" that breathes new life into discarded fruit. nin's mission is to transform fruits that would otherwise be thrown away into \"beautiful and delicious\" products, meticulously crafting fruit butters, dressings, and other items with time and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem: Brandy\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Red Bartlett, La France pear, Silver Bell pear, Le Lectier pear (Akita Prefecture)\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 48%\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 100ml \/ 500ml\u003cbr\u003eArtwork by Aureliusz Kowalczyk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitosaya","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45485647888431,"sku":"MITO POIRES","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0842\/7567\/files\/bdc37a43-72f0-47c8-b349-53afe50878d9.png?v=1781693831"},{"product_id":"sumomo-plum-158","title":"Sumomo Plum (158)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis annual eau de vie is made from ripe plums grown near the fruit line in the Kofu Basin, which we harvest ourselves.\u003cbr\u003eThe trees are planted on a gentle wind-swept slope at an altitude of about 500 meters and are about 40 years old. The Oishi early ripening variety is similar to the Soldam variety and is characterized by its large size, but when fully ripe, it becomes very soft and is not suitable for transportation.\u003cbr\u003eThe large, ripe, and almost ripe fruits left over after the normal shipping is completed are hand-pulled one by one on a stepladder. About 500 kg of plums are harvested. The hairy epidermis is covered with yeast, which is gently crushed and then brewed with natural yeast.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a few days of slow movement, vigorous fermentation begins. The ethyl acetate and sulfur smells appear and disappear mysteriously. After several days of bubbling fermentation, it gradually settles down, and when the lees floating on the surface of the liquid begin to sink, it is a sign that the sugar has almost been eaten up. After about three weeks of brewing, it was carefully distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis time, it was aged in old oak barrels for 10 months, resulting in a pure, rich plum eau-de-vie with added deep aroma and flavor.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, only the full bottle has dried plums, freshly picked this year, submerged in the bottle. Please taste it with fresh fruit flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Brandy\u003cbr\u003eIngredients：Plums (from Yamanashi Prefecture)\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 42%\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 100ml\/500ml\u003cbr\u003eArtwork by \u003ca class=\"ul\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aureliuszkowalczyk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAureliusz Kowalczyk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitosaya","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45485647921199,"sku":"MITO SUMO","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0842\/7567\/files\/22905dc6-3c29-4920-a989-e5e1d4761cf3.png?v=1781693847"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0842\/7567\/collections\/L1020928_63cf25a2-fa4d-49a2-b161-cd5779c4a2a2.jpg?v=1781694947","url":"https:\/\/blackmarketsake.com\/collections\/mitosaya-botanical-distillery.oembed","provider":"Black Market Sake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}