Kokuto De Lequio

Okinawan Black Sugar Liqueur

THE WORLD’S FIRST SPIRIT WITH THE RICH FLAVOR OF OKINAWAN KOKUTO, BORN FROM RYUKYU AWAMORI.

Kokuto is a traditional, unrefined cane sugar predominantly produced on the remote islands of Okinawa as well as the Kagoshima Prefecture. Made by boiling down pure sugarcane juice without any additives, kokuto retains its natural minerals including potassium, calcium and iron, which contribute to its distinctive richness. Kokuto De Lequio’s base is a blend of awamori that has been fermented with yeast collected from Okinawa’s cherry blossoms as well as a small amount of kokuto rum that amplifies the island’s rich terroir. Kokuto De Lequio uses two types of black sugar from Iramote Island which is richer and creamier in texture, the other sugar is from Yonaguni Island that has a distinctively assertive bitterness to its taste. The whole comes together as something truly sublime that can be enjoyed on the rocks or added to cocktails like the old fashioned and espresso martini for that extra Okinawan flare.

ABV: 20%
Prefecture: Kanagawa

500mL