Yoshino Monogatari Shiso (1.8 L)

Yatagarasu's Yoshino Monogatari Shiso is a Japanese perilla-leaf liqueur produced in Nagano Prefecture, where shiso cultivation has deep regional roots. The base employs fresh shiso (perilla) leaves as the primary botanical, distilled to capture the herb's characteristic menthol-forward, green-leafy profile alongside subtle mineral undertones native to Nagano's cool mountain terroir.

The production method centers on maceration and distillation of shiso foliage, a technique that preserves the volatile aromatics of the leaf while building structure through careful spirit integration. The 1.8L format signals this as a home-use or hospitality-grade expression rather than a collectible single-batch release.

Shiso liqueurs occupy a narrow category in Japanese spirits—neither sake nor shochu in the classical sense, but rather a category-defining herbal digestif. Yoshino Monogatari translates to 'Tale of Yoshino,' anchoring the product to Nagano's Yoshino region, historically significant for shiso and other mountain herbs. This positioning as a regional botanical expression distinguishes it from mass-market herbal liqueurs.

Serve chilled or in cocktails where herbaceous, slightly peppery notes complement citrus or umami-forward ingredients. Drinking window: immediate to 3 years from purchase.